2013‐2014 Workforce Florida, Inc. Comprehensive Industry Certification List for the Career and Professional Education Act

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Accredited Business ACFAT001 The Accreditation Council for Accountancy & Taxation (ACAT) seeks to ensure that all The seven‐hour Comprehensive Examination for Accreditation in Accounting consists Accreditation Council for www.acatcredentials.org Accountant accredited individuals possess both the theoretical knowledge and the practical of 200 multiple‐choice questions which test an individual's proficiency in financial Accountancy & Taxation knowledge necessary to be successful practitioners. For that reason, candidates for accounting, reporting, statement preparation, taxation, business consulting services, accreditation must satisfy an experience requirement before becoming fully business law, and ethics. Required for all: three years experience: Related work credentialed: three years of related work experience, up to two of which may be experience includes verifiable experience in accounting, taxation, financial services, 1 satisfied through college credit. Those who pass the exam but who have not met the or other field requiring a practical and theoretical knowledge of the subject matter experience requirement may market themselves as having passed the ACAT covered on the ACAT Comprehensive Examination. Those who pass the exam but who Comprehensive Examination for Accreditation in Accountancy, but are not entitled to have not met the experience requirement may market themselves as having passed use the ABA designation. the ACAT Comprehensive Examination for Accreditation in Accountancy, but are not entitled to use the ABA designation. Accredited Legal Secretary TAFLP001 Entry‐level certification as an accredited legal professional. Pass a four hour exam with three components: 1) written communication; 2) office NALS…the Association for www.nals.org 2 (ALS) procedures and legal knowledge; and 3) ethics, human relations, and judgment. Legal Professionals

Accredited Rural Appraiser ASFMA001 An ARA is a highly trained professional who demonstrates comprehensive skills and Five years rural appraisal experience; a four‐year college degree, or equivalent; and American Society of Farm www.asfmra.org (ARA) knowledge of agriculturally based property; possesses education and experience in complete the ARA Application for the final accrediting exam. Complete and pass the Managers and Rural establishing value of agricultural and rural properties; adheres to the requirements of following appraisal courses (replacements shown below each course): Fundamentals Appraisers 3 the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (US PAP); and understands of Rural Appraisal (A‐10); ASFMRA Ethics (A‐12 Part I); Standards of Professional highly improved and complex properties. Appraisal Practice (A‐12 Part II); Report Writing School (A‐15); Principles of Rural Appraisal (A‐20); Eminent Domain (A‐25); Income Capitalization Part I (A‐27); Highest & Best Use (A‐29) ;Advanced Rural Appraisal (A‐30). Adobe Certified Associate ADOBE011 This certification is a credential that validates entry‐level skills needed to plan, design, The associate‐level certification exam will correspond to a particular Adobe Adobe Systems www.adobe.com (ACA) Rich Media build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital application ‐ Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash CS3, CS4, or CS5. The 4 Communication Using Adobe ‐ media. Flash enables users to integrate animation, video, text, audio and graphics into following are requirements of the exam: Set project requirements; Identify rich‐ Flash engaging user experiences that span a wide variety of digital devices, from desktops media design elements; Understand Adobe Flash CS3, CS4, or CS5; Build rich‐media to mobile phones elements; and Evaluate rich‐media elements Adobe Certified Associate ADOBE018 The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification allows you to demonstrate The associate‐level certification exam will correspond to a particular Adobe Adobe Systems www.adobe.com (ACA) Video Communication proficiency in Adobe digital communications tools. Become a Certified Associate and application ‐ Video Communication using Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, CS5, or CS6. This With Adobe ‐ Premiere Pro stand apart from your peers, boost your confidence, and expand your career certification is a computer‐delivered, proctored exam consisting 40 multiple‐choice opportunities. questions with a testing time of 50 minutes. Your score will be electronically reported 5 after taking the exam. The exam covers: Setting Project Requirements; Identifying Design Elements when Preparing Video; Understanding the Adobe Premiere Pro Interface; Editing a Video Sequence with Adobe Premiere Pro; and Exporting Video with Adobe Premiere Pro. Adobe Certified Associate ADOBE012 This certification is a credential that validates entry‐level skills needed to plan, design, The associate‐level certification exam will correspond to a particular Adobe Adobe Systems www.adobe.com (ACA) Visual Communication build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital application ‐ Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CS3, CS4, or CS5 6 With Adobe ‐ Photoshop media. Photoshop enables users to animate video frames, paint and clone over Extended. The following are requirements of the exam: Setting project requirements; multiple video frames, and import and export video files in a wide range of formats, Identifying design elements when preparing images; Understanding Adobe engaging user experiences that create more accurate composites. Photoshop CS3, CS4, or CS5 Extended; Manipulating images; and Evaluating digital images Adobe Certified Associate ADOBE010 This certification is a credential that validates entry‐level skills needed to plan, design, The associate‐level certification exam will correspond to a particular Adobe Adobe Systems www.adobe.com (ACA) Web Communication build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital application ‐Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, CS4, or CS5. The 7 using Adobe ‐ Dreamweaver media. Dreamweaver is the industry leading web development tool, enabling users to following are requirements of the exam: Set project requirements; Plan site design efficiently design, develop, and maintain standards‐based web sites and applications. and page layout; Understand the Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, CS4, or CS5 interface; Add content; Organize and modify content; and Evaluate and maintain a site. Adobe Certified Expert ‐ Adobe ADOBE013 As a Certified Adobe Expert (Specialist), this certification recognizes an individual's The expert level certification program will correspond to either the Adobe Acrobat 9 Adobe Systems www.adobe.com 8 Acrobat knowledge in the Adobe Acrobat product‐ Creating PDF documents, Managing Professional or Adobe Acrobat X Pro. This certification is a computer delivered, closed Document Security, Configuring PDF Settings, Creating Forms and Collecting Data, etc. book 60‐90 minute test.

Adobe Certified Expert ‐ Adobe ADOBE002 As a Certified Adobe Expert (Specialist), this certification recognizes an individual's The certification exam is a computer‐delivered, proctored test consisting of 70 Adobe Systems www.adobe.com After Effects knowledge in the After Effects Adobe product‐ Using and Configuring Workspaces; multiple‐choice questions. Each exam takes one to two hours to complete, and results Building 2d Compositions; Animating and Key framing layers; Creating and Animating are available at the testing center immediately after completion of the test. The Text; Working with Color Management, etc. Adobe Certified Expert (Illustrator) examination covers: Working with Illustrator documents; drawing and transforming objects; managing 9 color and transparency; using type; controlling effects, appearances, and graphic styles; building graphic objects; working with images; preparing for graphic for web and screen display; and preparing documents for print

A minimum of 72% is required to obtain the Adobe Certified Expert (Illustrator) certification. Adobe Certified Expert ‐ Adobe ADOBE004 Document layout, text, drawing, working with color and transparency, importing, Computer delivered, closed book 60‐90 minute test; one to two hours to complete. Adobe Systems www.adobe.com 10 In Design exporting and converting files, cross media support, and tables. Adobe Certified Expert ‐ ADOBE003 Document layout, shapes and objects, working with type, managing color, Adobe Computer delivered, closed book 60‐90 minute test; one to two hours to complete. Adobe Systems www.adobe.com 11 Illustrator bridge assets, outputting to print, saving and exporting, and publishing for the web.

Adobe Certified Expert ‐ ADOBE005 Photoshop UI, painting and retouching, creating and using layers, supporting video; Computer delivered, closed book 60‐90 minute test; one to two hours to complete. Adobe Systems www.adobe.com 12 Photoshop working with vector tools, automation, and filters; using camera RAW; managing color, and preparing images for the web. Adobe Certified Expert ‐ ADOBE007 As a Certified Adobe Expert (Specialist), this certification recognizes an individual's Computer delivered, closed book 60‐90 minute test; one to two hours to complete. Adobe Systems www.adobe.com 13 Premiere Pro knowledge in the Adobe Premiere Pro product‐ Setting up Projects; Capturing Media; Editing; Working with Audio; Creating DVDs, etc. DGD‐Certification does not meet all requirements. Certifications has been slated for removal from the Career and Professional Education Act Comprehensive List for program year 2014‐2015. 1

Aerospace Technician SPACE001 The purpose of a national Aerospace Technician Certification is to formalize the core An individual must meet at least one of the following verifiable criteria to sit for the National Aerospace www.spacetec.org competences and associated proficiency levels required for successful entry level exam: have a two year technical college program degree; have/had a two year Technical Education Center employment of aerospace technicians who manufacture, assemble, service, test, technical military assignment; hold a FAA Airframe/Powerplant certificate; or have (SpaceTEC) operate, maintain, or repair systems associated with expendable and reusable space two or more years of on the job training and experience in the Aerospace industry. launch vehicles, payloads, related laboratories, and ground support equipment. The Core exam includes a written portion that is 70 questions, on six topics: 14 Introduction to Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Basic Electricity, Test & Measurements, Materials and Processes and Aerospace Safety. The exam includes a 16 hour Readiness Course and the three part exam (Written, Oral and Practical). The American Council on Education has recommended that colleges and universities grant up to 24 credits, in specific areas, toward a technical degree, for successfully passing Agricultural Biotechnology FLFBR002 The Agriculture Biotechnology Certification includes training in General agricultural The certification standards for the Agriculture Biotechnology Certification Exam Florida Farm Bureau www.fbaest.com Certification laboratory safety, Application and regulations for biotechnology, Laboratory skills, include the standards and benchmarks taught in the Agritechnology program at the including: record maintenance, operating procedures, DNA extraction, buffer secondary level. Certified individuals have a knowledge and skill set applicable to 15 preparation, etc., Tissue and cell culture techniques, Biotechnological applications to entry level positions in the agricultural industry. The certification is awarded to those agriculture, food and natural resources persons passing the certification examination’s two‐hour long assessment which Genetic principles (inheritance, DNA properties, expression), and Scientific reasoning, includes all areas listed above. Assessments will be taken online and proctored by mathematics and physical science skills. trained proctors at locations throughout the state. Agricultural Technician FLFBR001 The Agriculture Technician is trained in Agricultural safety Environmental resource The certification standards for the Agricultural Technician Certification Exam include Florida Farm Bureau www.fbaest.com Certification conservation and management, Plant growth and reproduction; including fertilization, the standards and benchmarks taught in the Agritechnology program at the irrigation and pest control, Animal systems and livestock management; including secondary level. Certified individuals have a knowledge and skill set applicable to 16 health and reproduction, Agricultural machinery and facility maintenance and entry level positions in the agricultural industry. The certification is awarded to those operations, Agribusiness marketing and finance concepts and Mathematics and persons passing the certification examination’s two‐hour long assessment which physical science skills. includes all areas listed above. Assessments will be taken online and proctored by trained proctors at locations throughout the state. Air Conditioning Installation NATEX002 This North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification is a test of relevant To earn NATE certification, a technician must pass both a CORE and a Specialty Air North American Technician www.natex.org/technicians/certification‐ Specialization applied knowledge of Air Conditioning service. Conditioning Installation test with a grade of 70% or higher on each. There are 50 Excellence basics101/ 17 questions on CORE tests and 100 on the Specialty test. The core test covers basic math, customer relations, and fundamentals of electricity, heat transfer and comfort. The specialty test cover system components, applied knowledge, diagnostics, troubleshooting and service and installation topics Air Conditioning Service NATEX001 This North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification is a test of relevant To earn NATE certification, a technician must pass both a CORE and a Specialty Air North American Technician www.natex.org/technicians/certification‐ Technician applied knowledge of Air Conditioning service. Conditioning Installation test with a grade of 70% or higher on each. There are 50 Excellence basics101/ 18 questions on CORE tests and 100 on the Specialty test. The core test covers basic math, customer relations, and fundamentals of electricity, heat transfer and comfort. The specialty test cover system components, applied knowledge, diagnostics, troubleshooting and service and installation topics Aircraft Electronics Technician NCATT001 An Avionics Technician deals with the installation, calibration and repair of electronic The NCATT AET certification examination and certification are open to all technicians National Center for Aircraft www.ncatt.org (AET) systems used on aircraft. Aircraft electronics specialists and avionics technicians work regardless of career field, training, education or experience. Technicians testing for Technician Training closely with the maintenance technicians to keep all aircraft systems operational. This this certification must be able to demonstrate competency in 29 areas, some of which (NCATT) work can take place in an aircraft or in a repair station. The duties include routine include: basic circuit calculations, theory of operation, power supply circuits, 19 electronic maintenance (wiring), troubleshooting or localizing and diagnosing causes frequency sensitive filters, digital numbering systems, hazard/safety practices, of equipment malfunction, replacement of faulty components, tracing circuitry as well corrosion control, etc. The minimum passing grade for the NCATT AET Certification as aligning and adjusting repaired equipment. The technician must also be organized examination is 70 percent. in record keeping as each are required to note on forms what is wrong and the particulars about how it was repaired. Alarm Certified Technician (Fire NBFAA001 This certification provides education programs for security and fire alarm technicians Certified Alarm Technician (Level One) ‐ to earn this certification, an individual must: ∙ Electronic Security www.esaweb.org Alarm/ Advanced) assure competence in those who sell, monitor, install and service electronic systems. successfully complete the three day Certified Alarm Technician course and pass the Association (ESA) two‐hour, multiple choice examination. Certified Fire Alarm Technician ‐ to earn this certification, an individual must: ∙ successfully complete the two‐day Fire Alarm Installation Methods course and pass the two‐hour, multiple‐choice examination; and ∙ successfully complete the one‐day Life Safety Code course and pass the one‐hour, 20 multiple‐choice examination. Advanced Alarm Technician ‐ to earn this certification, an individual must: ∙ hold the Level 1 certification ∙ successfully complete the two‐day Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician course and pass the two‐hour, multiple‐choice examination; and ∙ successfully complete the two‐day Fire Alarm Installation Methods course and pass the two‐hour, multiple‐choice examination

Anesthesia Technician ASATT001 This certification promotes anesthesia technicians through the certification of To be eligible, technician candidates must have a high school diploma or its American Society of www.asatt.org/ qualified technicians by: (1) formally recognizing individuals who meet the equivalent (GED) and a minimum of two (2) years of full‐time day shift work Anesthesia Technologists requirements and pass the certification examination; (2) encouraging continued experience or twenty‐four (24) hours a week as an anesthesia technician in a & Technicians personal and professional growth in the field; and (3) providing a national standard of healthcare setting or with a provider of services to the healthcare industry, with the 21 requisite knowledge required for certification to assist employers, the public and job duties dedicated to the anesthesia department or be a graduate of an ASATT members of the health professions in the assessment of anesthesia technicians. approved 2 year educational program of study. Proficiency in English and computer skills is required. The certification examination is 3‐hours, 100 multiple choice questions covering operating room environment and anesthesia specific topics. Apple Certified Pro (ACP) ‐ APPLE007 This two‐day course certification introduces students to the basics of image Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this Apple Computer , Inc www.apple.com/training Aperture management and Aperture's powerful photo‐editing, image‐retouching, proofing, and two day course: Basic knowledge of Mac OS X; and knowledge of basic photography 22 publishing features; then takes a student step by step through Aperture's powerful terminology. A final Apple exam is required. photo‐editing, image‐retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features.

Apple Certified Pro (ACP) ‐ APPLE016 This three‐day hands‐on course introduces students to the primary feature set and Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the Apple Computer , Inc www.apple.com/training Final Cut Pro X basic interface of Final Cut Pro. Certification knowledge areas include basic setup, course: Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS; and basic knowledge of editing 23 adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, terminology is recommended. A final Apple exam is required. There is a Level Two various editing and trimming techniques, ripple, roll, slip and slide tools, audio editing advanced course certification offered in Final Cut Pro. and audio creation finishing and final output

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Apple Certified Pro (ACP) ‐ APPLE010 This three‐day hands‐on course enables students learn how to generate a customized Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the Apple Computer , Inc www.apple.com/training Logic Pro audio and midi configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal course: Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS. A final Apple exam is required. There is production studio. Students also create their own song using Logic Pro’s a Level Two advanced course certification offered in Logic Pro. 24 comprehensive array of software instruments, Apple Loops and DSP effects. In‐depth lessons will cover MIDI and audio recording, streamlined editing and arrangement techniques, user defined key commands, automation, scoring to picture and surround ii Apple Certified Pro (ACP) ‐ APPLE011 This three‐day hands‐on course covers working with Motion’s Real‐Time Design Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this Apple Computer , Inc www.apple.com/training Motion engine and interface, behavior‐based animation, parameter behaviors, blend modes, three day course: Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS. A final Apple exam is 25 advanced particle system design, advanced title animation, working with templates, required. chroma key techniques, masking methods, DVD motion menu design, tablet‐driven gesture UI techniques, working with audio, keyframing, and integration. Apple Certified Technical APPLE002 Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification verifies a foundation in Mac Required Exams: Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 Exam and Mac OS X Server Apple Computer , Inc www.apple.com/training 26 Coordinator (ACTC) OS X and Mac OS X Server core functionality and an ability to configure key services Essentials v10.5 Exam. and perform basic troubleshooting of the essential Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server capabilities ASE Advanced Engine NIASE001 The ASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1) certification covers areas that To become ASE certified as an Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, technicians National Institute for www.ase.com 27 Performance Specialist Test ‐ test technicians' knowledge in the diagnosis and repair of computer‐controlled engine must be currently certified in A8 (regular Engine Performance ) and pass the Automotive Service L1 systems. In addition, the test measures technicians' abilities in diagnosing the cause Advanced Engine Performance Specialist test, and satisfy the two‐year hands‐on Excellence of high‐emission failures experience requirement ASE Alternate Fuels Series ‐ F1 NIASE061 The ASE Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle (F1) certification covers the areas of: vehicle In order to earn ASE certification, technicians must pass the CNG exam and present National Institute for www.ase.com 28 inspection, equipment installation, leak testing and repairs, emissions, system proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Technicians may substitute Automotive Service diagnosis, maintenance and repair, and cylinder safety. two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience Excellence requirement ASE Automobile & Light Truck NIASE010 Successfully passing test A1 will certify an individual in Engine Repair. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass the Engine Repair (A1) exam and National Institute for www.ase.com Certification ‐ A1 ‐ Engine present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. The test is made up Automotive Service Repair of 50 multiple‐choice questions. The questions on this test are designed to test the Excellence skills that automobile and light truck technicians need to know in order to be effective 29 in their profession. Testing sessions are 4 hours 15 minutes each in duration. Those who pass all eight exams are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Automobile Technicians. Technicians may substitute two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience requirement. ASE Automobile & Light Truck NIASE005 Successfully passing test A2 will certify an individual in Automatic Transmission/ To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Automobile exams National Institute for www.ase.com Certification ‐ A2 ‐ Automatic Transaxle. and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service 30 Transmission/Transaxle all eight exams are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Automobile Technicians. Excellence Technicians may substitute two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience requirement ASE Automobile & Light Truck NIASE012 Successfully passing test A3 will certify an individual in manual drive train and axles. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Automobile exams National Institute for www.ase.com Certification ‐ A3 ‐ Manual and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service 31 Drive Train and Axles all eight exams are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Automobile Technicians. Excellence Technicians may substitute two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience requirement ASE Automobile & Light Truck NIASE014 Successfully passing Test A4 will certify an individual in automobile suspension and To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Automobile exams National Institute for www.ase.com Certification ‐ A4 ‐ Suspension steering. and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service 32 and Steering all eight exams are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Automobile Technicians. Excellence Technicians may substitute two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience requirement ASE Automobile & Light Truck NIASE007 Successfully passing Test A5 will certify an individual in automobile brakes. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Automobile exams National Institute for www.ase.com Certification ‐ A5 ‐ Brakes and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service 33 all eight exams are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Automobile Technicians. Excellence Technicians may substitute two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience requirement ASE Automobile & Light Truck NIASE008 Successfully passing test A6 will certify an individual in electrical/electronic systems. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Automobile exams National Institute for www.ase.com Certification ‐ A6 ‐ and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service 34 Electrical/Electronic Systems all eight exams are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Automobile Technicians. Excellence Technicians may substitute two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience requirement ASE Automobile & Light Truck NIASE011 Successfully passing test A7 will certify an individual in heating and air conditioning. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Automobile exams National Institute for www.ase.com Certification ‐ A7 ‐ Heating and and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service 35 Air Conditioning all eight exams are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Automobile Technicians. Excellence Technicians may substitute two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience requirement ASE Automobile & Light Truck NIASE009 Successfully passing test A8 will certify an individual in engine performance. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Automobile exams National Institute for www.ase.com Certification ‐ A8 ‐ Engine and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service 36 Performance all eight exams are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Automobile Technicians. Excellence Technicians may substitute two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience requirement ASE Automobile Service NIASE013 The Automobile Service Consultant Test contains questions on communications, To become ASE certified, service consultants must pass the Service Consultant exam National Institute for www.ase.com Consultant ‐ C1 customer and internal relations, vehicle systems knowledge, sales skills, and shop and show proof of two years of on‐the‐job work experience as a service consultant. Automotive Service 37 operations. The scored portion of the test consists of 50 multiple‐choice questions that address Excellence various content areas. Testing sessions are 4 hours 15 minutes each in duration.

Y ASE Collision Repair and NIASE029 This certification recognizes those collision repair technicians and refinishers who Successfully passing test B2 will certify an individual in Painting and Refinishing. To National Institute for www.ase.com Refinishing Technician ‐ B2 ‐ possess knowledge/ skills in the following: Surface preparation; Spray gun operation become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Collision Repair Automotive Service 38 Painting and Refinishing and related equipment; Paint mixing, matching, and applying; Solving paint exams and present proof of two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Excellence application problems; Finish defects, causes, and cures; and Safety precautions. the three collision repair tests plus the painting and refinishing test become ASE certified Master Collision Repair/Refinishing technicians.

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Y ASE Collision Repair and NIASE018 This certification recognizes those collision repair technicians and refinishers who Successfully passing test B3 will certify an individual in collision repair and refinish: National Institute for www.ase.com Refinishing Technician ‐ B3 ‐ possess knowledge of the skills necessary to properly analyze and repair automotive non‐structural analysis and damage repair. To become ASE certified, technicians must Automotive Service 39 Non‐Structural Analysis and collision damage and correct paint finish damage. pass one or more of the Collision Repair exams and present proof of two years of Excellence Damage Repair relevant work experience. Those who pass the three collision repair tests plus the painting and refinishing test become ASE certified Master Collision Repair/Refinishing technicians Y ASE Collision Repair and NIASE032 This certification recognizes those collision repair technicians and refinishers who Successfully passing test B4 will certify an individual in Structural Analysis and National Institute for www.ase.com Refinishing Technician ‐ B4 ‐ possess knowledge/ skills in the following: Frame Inspection and repair; Unibody Damage Repair. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Automotive Service 40 Structural Analysis and Damage inspection, measurement and repair; Stationary glass; and Metal welding and cutting. Collision Repair exams and present proof of two years of relevant work experience. Excellence Repair Those who pass the three collision repair tests plus the painting and refinishing test become ASE certified Master Collision Repair/Refinishing technicians. Y ASE Collision Repair and NIASE017 This certification recognizes those collision repair technicians and refinishers who Successfully passing test B5 will certify an individual in Electrical/ Mechanical National Institute for www.ase.com Refinishing Technician ‐ B5 ‐ possess knowledge/ skills in the following: Suspension and steering; Electrical; Brakes; Components. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Automotive Service 41 Electrical/ Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning; Engine Cooling Systems; Drive Train; Fuel, Intake, and Collision Repair exams and present proof of two years of relevant work experience. Excellence Components Exhaust systems; and Restraint systems. Those who pass the three collision repair tests plus the painting and refinishing test become ASE certified Master Collision Repair/Refinishing technicians. ASE Damage Analysis and NIASE019 The ASE Damage Analysis and Estimating (B6) certification is specially constructed and To become ASE certified, estimators must pass the B6 exam and present proof of two National Institute for www.ase.com Estimating Certification ‐ B6 intended for those professionals who may not actually repair vehicles, but have the years of relevant work experience. The experience presented must be related to Automotive Service 42 special knowledge needed to assess collision damage, estimate repair costs, and work damage analysis and estimating, not hands‐on collision repair. Estimators may Excellence with vehicle owners. substitute two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience requirement Y ASE Electronic Diesel Engine NIASE052 The ASE Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (L2) Test contains questions that Those registering for the Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist Test must be National Institute for www.ase.com Diagnosis Specialist Test ‐ L2 test technicians' diagnostic knowledge of diesel engine mechanical and computer‐ currently certified in the regular Diesel Engines (A9, H2, S2 or T2) and Automotive Service 43 controlled fuel systems. Questions cover both generic diesel engine systems, as well Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6, H6, S6 or T6) test categories, and pass the Electronic Excellence as three specific types of electronic diesel fuel control systems. Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (L2) test, and satisfy the two‐year hands‐on experience requirement ASE Master Automobile NIASE002 To identify and recognize those automobile and light truck technicians who can The ASE Automobile/Light Truck Test Series includes eight certification exams: Engine National Institute for www.ase.com 44 Technician (A Series) demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair cars, Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension Automotive Service SUV’s and light duty trucks. and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Excellence Engine Performance Y ASE Master Collision Repair & NIASE035 Master certification of Collision Repair and Refinishing Technicians who possess Individuals must pass the three collision repair tests plus the painting and refinishing National Institute for www.ase.com Refinishing (B Series) knowledge of the skills necessary to properly analyze and repair automotive collision test become ASE‐certified Master Collision Repair/Refinishing technicians: Automotive Service 45 damage and correct paint finish damage. Nonstructural Analysis and Damage Repair exam; Structural Analysis and Damage Excellence Repair exam; Electrical/ Mechanical Components exam; and Painting and Refinishing.

Y ASE Master Medium/Heavy NIASE003 The ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Test Series includes eight certification exams: Gasoline To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Medium/Heavy National Institute for www.ase.com Truck (T Series) Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/ Truck exams and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Automotive Service 46 Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Preventive Those who pass the Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Excellence Maintenance Inspection (PMI). Electrical/ Electronic Systems and HVAC tests, become ASE‐certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technicians Y ASE Master School Bus NIASE004 The ASE School Bus Technician Test Series includes seven certification exams: Body To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the School Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com Technician (S Series) Systems and Special Equipment, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and and present proof of two years of relevant hands‐on work experience. Those who Automotive Service 47 Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, and Air Conditioning Systems and Controls. pass the Body Systems, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Excellence While several of these tests parallel existing ASE Medium/Heavy Truck tests, each one and Electrical/Electronic Systems tests are recognized as ASE‐certified Master School is designed to test knowledge of systems that are specific to school buses. Bus technicians. Y ASE Medium/Heavy Truck NIASE025 General Engine Diagnosis; Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair; Engine Each certification test is made up of between forty and sixty‐five multiple choice National Institute for www.ase.com Technician ‐ T1 ‐ Gasoline Block Diagnosis and Repair; Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair; questions. The testing sessions are 4 hours and 15 minutes. The types of knowledge Automotive Service 48 Engines Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair; Fuel and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair; and skills needed to pass the tests are as follows: Basic technical knowledge; Service Excellence Battery, Starting and Charging Systems Diagnosis and Repair; Emissions Control or repair knowledge and skill; and Testing and diagnostic knowledge and skill. System Diagnosis and Repair; and Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair Y ASE Medium/Heavy Truck NIASE020 General Engine Diagnosis; Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair; Engine Each certification test is made up of between forty and sixty‐five multiple choice National Institute for www.ase.com Technician ‐ T2 ‐ Diesel Engines Block Diagnosis and Repair; Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair; Air questions. The testing sessions are 4 hours and 15 minutes. The types of knowledge Automotive Service 49 Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair; Fuel System Diagnosis and and skills needed to pass the tests are as follows: Basic technical knowledge; Service Excellence Repair; Starting and Charging System Diagnosis and Repair; and Engine Brakes. or repair knowledge and skill; and Testing and diagnostic knowledge and skill.

Y ASE Medium/Heavy Truck NIASE021 Clutch Diagnosis and Repair; Transmission Diagnosis and Repair; Driveshaft and Each certification test is made up of between forty and sixty‐five multiple choice National Institute for www.ase.com Technician ‐ T3 ‐ Drive Train Universal Joint Diagnosis and Repair; and Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair. questions. The testing sessions are 4 hours and 15 minutes. The types of knowledge Automotive Service 50 and skills needed to pass the tests are as follows: Basic technical knowledge; Service Excellence or repair knowledge and skill; and Testing and diagnostic knowledge and skill.

Y ASE Medium/Heavy Truck NIASE016 Air Brakes Diagnosis and Repair; Hydraulic Brakes Diagnosis and Repair; Air and Each certification test is made up of between forty and sixty‐five multiple choice National Institute for www.ase.com Technician ‐ T4 ‐ Brakes Hydraulic Antilock Brake Systems; and Wheel Bearings Diagnosis and Repair. questions. The testing sessions are 4 hours and 15 minutes. The types of knowledge Automotive Service 51 and skills needed to pass the tests are as follows: Basic technical knowledge; Service Excellence or repair knowledge and skill; and Testing and diagnostic knowledge and skill.

Y ASE Medium/Heavy Truck NIASE033 Steering System Diagnosis and Repair; Suspension System Diagnosis and Repair; Each certification test is made up of between forty and sixty‐five multiple choice National Institute for www.ase.com Technician ‐ T5 ‐ Suspension Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair; Wheels and Tires Diagnosis and questions. The testing sessions are 4 hours and 15 minutes. The types of knowledge Automotive Service 52 and Steering Repair; and Frame Service and Repair. and skills needed to pass the tests are as follows: Basic technical knowledge; Service Excellence or repair knowledge and skill; and Testing and diagnostic knowledge and skill.

Y ASE Medium/Heavy Truck NIASE023 General Electrical Diagnosis; Battery Diagnosis and Repair; Starting System Diagnosis Each certification test is made up of between forty and sixty‐five multiple choice National Institute for www.ase.com Technician ‐ T6 ‐ Electrical/ and Repair; Charging System Diagnosis and Repair; Lighting Systems Diagnosis and questions. The testing sessions are 4 hours and 15 minutes. The types of knowledge Automotive Service 53 Electronic Systems Repair; Gauges and Warning Devices Diagnosis and Repair; and Related Systems. and skills needed to pass the tests are as follows: Basic technical knowledge; Service Excellence or repair knowledge and skill; and Testing and diagnostic knowledge and skill.

Y ASE Medium/Heavy Truck NIASE026 HVAC Systems Diagnosis, Service, and Repair; A/C System and Component Diagnosis, Each certification test is made up of between forty and sixty‐five multiple choice National Institute for www.ase.com Technician ‐ T7 ‐ Heating, Service, and Repair; Heating and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis, Service, and questions. The testing sessions are 4 hours and 15 minutes. The types of knowledge Automotive Service 54 Ventilation, and A/C (HVAC) Repair; Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair; and and skills needed to pass the tests are as follows: Basic technical knowledge; Service Excellence DGD‐Certification does not meet all requirements. CertificationsRefrigerant has been Recovery, slated for Recycling, removal Handling,from the and Career Retrofit. and Professional Education Act Comprehensiveor repair knowledge List andfor programskill; and Testingyear 2014 and‐ 2015.diagnostic knowledge and skill. 4

Y ASE Medium/Heavy Truck NIASE031 Engine Systems; Cab and Hood; Electrical/Electronics; Frame and Chassis; and To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Medium/Heavy National Institute for www.ase.com 55 Technician ‐ T8 ‐ Preventive Road/Operational Test. Truck exams and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Automotive Service Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Excellence

Y ASE School Bus Technician ‐ S1 ‐ NIASE045 Successfully passing test S1 will certify an individual in Body Systems and Special To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the School Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com Body Systems and Special Equipment. and present proof of two years of relevant hands‐on work experience. Those who Automotive Service 56 Equipment pass the Body Systems, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Excellence and Electrical/Electronic Systems tests are recognized as ASE‐certified Master School Bus technicians Y ASE School Bus Technician ‐ S2 ‐ NIASE046 Successfully passing test S2 will certify an individual in Diesel Engines. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the School Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com Diesel Engines and present proof of two years of relevant hands‐on work experience. Those who Automotive Service 57 pass the Body Systems, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Excellence and Electrical/Electronic Systems tests are recognized as ASE‐certified Master School Bus technicians Y ASE School Bus Technician ‐ S3 ‐ NIASE047 Successfully passing test S3 will certify an individual in Drive Train. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the School Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com Drive Train and present proof of two years of relevant hands‐on work experience. Those who Automotive Service 58 pass the Body Systems, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Excellence and Electrical/Electronic Systems tests are recognized as ASE‐certified Master School Bus technicians Y ASE School Bus Technician ‐ S4 ‐ NIASE048 Successfully passing test S4 will certify an individual in Brakes. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the School Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com Brakes and present proof of two years of relevant hands‐on work experience. Those who Automotive Service 59 pass the Body Systems, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Excellence and Electrical/Electronic Systems tests are recognized as ASE‐certified Master School Bus technicians Y ASE School Bus Technician ‐ S5 ‐ NIASE049 Successfully passing test S5 will certify an individual in Suspension and Steering. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the School Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com Suspension and Steering and present proof of two years of relevant hands‐on work experience. Those who Automotive Service 60 pass the Body Systems, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Excellence and Electrical/Electronic Systems tests are recognized as ASE‐certified Master School Bus technicians Y ASE School Bus Technician ‐ S6 ‐ NIASE050 Successfully passing test S6 will certify an individual in Electrical/Electronic Systems. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the School Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com Electrical/Electronic Systems and present proof of two years of relevant hands‐on work experience. Those who Automotive Service 61 pass the Body Systems, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Excellence and Electrical/Electronic Systems tests are recognized as ASE‐certified Master School Bus technicians Y ASE School Bus Technician ‐ S7 ‐ NIASE051 Successfully passing test S7 will certify an individual in Air Conditioning Systems and To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the School Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com Air Conditioning Systems and Controls. and present proof of two years of relevant hands‐on work experience. Those who Automotive Service 62 Controls pass the Body Systems, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Excellence and Electrical/Electronic Systems tests are recognized as ASE‐certified Master School Bus technicians Y ASE Transit Bus Technician ‐ H1 NIASE053 Successfully pass the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Engines (H1) exam and become To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Transit Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com 63 ‐ Compressed Natural Gas certified. and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service (CNG) Engines H1 or H2, plus H3 through H8 are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Transit Bus Excellence Technicians Y ASE Transit Bus Technician ‐ H2 NIASE054 Successfully pass the Diesel Engines (H2) exam and become ASE certified. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Transit Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com 64 ‐ Diesel Engines and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service H1 or H2, plus H3 through H8 are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Transit Bus Excellence Technicians Y ASE Transit Bus Technician ‐ H3 NIASE055 Successfully pass the Drive Train (H3) exam and become ASE certified To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Transit Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com 65 ‐ Drive Train and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service H1 or H2, plus H3 through H8 are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Transit Bus Excellence Technicians Y ASE Transit Bus Technician ‐ H4 NIASE056 Successfully pass the Brakes (H4) exam and become ASE certified. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Transit Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com 66 ‐ Brakes and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service H1 or H2, plus H3 through H8 are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Transit Bus Excellence Technicians Y ASE Transit Bus Technician ‐ H5 NIASE057 Successfully pass the Suspension and Steering (H5) exam and become ASE certified. To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Transit Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com 67 ‐ Suspension and Steering and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service H1 or H2, plus H3 through H8 are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Transit Bus Excellence Technicians Y ASE Transit Bus Technician ‐ H6 NIASE058 Successfully pass the Electrical/Electronic Systems (H6) exam and become ASE To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Transit Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com 68 ‐ Electrical/Electronic Systems certified. and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service H1 or H2, plus H3 through H8 are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Transit Bus Excellence Technicians Y ASE Transit Bus Technician ‐ H7 NIASE059 Successfully pass the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (H7) exam and To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Transit Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com 69 ‐ Heating Ventilation and Air become ASE certified. and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service Conditioning (HVAC) H1 or H2, plus H3 through H8 are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Transit Bus Excellence Technicians Y ASE Transit Bus Technician ‐ H8 NIASE060 Successfully pass the Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (PMI) (H8) exam and To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Transit Bus exams National Institute for www.ase.com 70 ‐ Preventive Maintenance And become ASE certified and present proof of at least two years of relevant work experience. Those who pass Automotive Service Inspection (PMI) H1 or H2, plus H3 through H8 are recognized as ASE‐certified Master Transit Bus Excellence Technicians Y ASE Truck Equipment NIASE062 Successfully passing the Truck Equipment Installation and Repair (E1) test will certify To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Truck Equipment National Institute for www.ase.com 71 Technician ‐ E1 ‐ Truck an individual exams and present proof of at least two years of relevant, verifiable work experience. Automotive Service Equipment Installation and Those who pass all three tests become ASE‐certified Master Truck Equipment Excellence Repair Technicians Y ASE Truck Equipment NIASE063 Successfully passing the Truck Equipment Installation and Repair (E2) test will certify To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Truck Equipment National Institute for www.ase.com 72 Technician ‐ E2 ‐ an individual exams and present proof of at least two years of relevant, verifiable work experience. Automotive Service Electrical/Electronic Systems Those who pass all three tests become ASE‐certified Master Truck Equipment Excellence Installation and Repair Technicians Y ASE Truck Equipment NIASE064 Successfully passing the Auxiliary Power Systems Installation and Repair (E3) will To become ASE certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Truck Equipment National Institute for www.ase.com 73 Technician ‐ E3 ‐ Auxiliary certify an individual. exams and present proof of at least two years of relevant, verifiable work experience. Automotive Service Power Systems Installation and Those who pass all three tests become ASE‐certified Master Truck Equipment Excellence DGD‐CertificationRepair does not meet all requirements. Certifications has been slated for removal from the Career and Professional Education Act ComprehensiveTechnicians List for program year 2014‐2015. 5

Associate in Claims (AIC) INSIA001 Claim professionals handle a wide variety of claims, including property, auto, workers Individuals must choose one of five paths to earn the AIC designation; Insurance Institute of www.aicpcu.org compensation, and bodily injury claims. Earning the AIC designation can improve Choose a course: recommended‐ AIC 33—Claim Handling Principles and Practices: America technical claim handling abilities as well as communication and negotiation skills. The Activities in the claim process, basic investigation, fraud detection, good faith claim AIC program was developed with the technical and financial assistance of the handling, ethics, negotiation skills and litigation management. 74 National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters. Many companies use it as AIC 33/34/35/36, INS 22: Eighty‐five computer‐administered, objective (multiple‐ an official part of their claims training programs. choice) questions. Time allotted: two hours. CPCU 551, 552, 555: Computer‐ administered essay. Time allotted: three hours. CPCU553: Computer‐administered objective. Time allotted: three hours. Associate in Commercial INSIA002 As a commercial lines underwriter, one must not only understand their own business, An individual may earn the AU designation by taking the AU 65 course‐Commercial Insurance Institute of www.aicpcu.org Underwriting (AU) but the business of those whose accounts are written. The AU designation program Underwriting: Principles and Property; AU 66‐Commercial Underwriting: Liability and America 75 will complement the underwriting skills that are learned on the job. One will also Advanced Techniques, and INS 23 ‐ Commercial Insurance. The test is eighty‐five learn about helpful information resources and options available to commercial computer‐administered, objective (multiple‐choice) questions. Time allotted: two underwriters hours Associate in Insurance INSIA003 Will gain an understanding of practices, principles, and procedures used to prepare Required Courses: AIAF 111—Statutory Accounting for Property and Liability Insurers; Insurance Institute of www.aicpcu.org Accounting and Finance (AIAF) insurer financial statements to comply with the requirements of the NAIC and other AIAF 112—Insurance Information Systems. CPCU 520—Insurance Operations, America 76 regulatory bodies. This understanding benefits not only those who prepare these Regulation, and Statutory Accounting; CPCU 540—Finance for Risk Management and statements, but also those who use information contained in these statements for Insurance Professionals AIAF 111/112: Eighty‐five computer‐administered, objective management or assessment of insurer performance. (multiple‐choice) questions. Time allotted: two hours. CPCU 520 and 540: computer administered essay Time allotted: three hours Associate in Regulation and INSIA004 By earning the ARC designation, a participant will gain a better understanding of the The following courses are required: IR 201‐Insurance Regulation; AIAF 111‐Statutory Insurance Institute of www.aicpcu.org Compliance (ARC) insurance regulatory environment and the effect regulation has on the business of Accounting for Property and Liability Insurers; and CPCU 520‐Insurance Operations, America 77 insurance. A candidate will be able to understand the interests of both insurance Regulation, and Statutory Accounting. IR 201/AIAF 111 exam: Eighty‐five computer‐ regulators and those who must comply with insurance regulation. administered, objective (multiple‐choice) questions. Time allotted: two hours; CPCU 520: Computer‐administered essay exam. Time allotted: three hours. Associate, Insurance LOMAS001 Compliance is one of the most critical issues facing life and health insurers today. To earn the AIRC designation, an individual must successfully complete six courses Life Office Management www.loma.org Regulatory Compliance (AIRC) LOMA's Associate, Insurance Regulatory Compliance (AIRC) Program provides an (four of the LOMA courses): LOMA 280—Principles of Insurance: Life, Health, and Association (LOMA) individual with a comprehensive knowledge base for the complex issues surrounding Annuities or state and federal regulation of the life and health insurance industry and products. LOMA 286—Principles of Financial Services and Products, LOMA 290—Insurance 78 The AIRC Program will provide an understanding of compliance concepts, terms, Company Operations, LOMA 311—Business Law for Financial Services Professionals processes, and regulatory requirements so an individual can avoid unfavorable LOMA 320—Life and Health Insurance Marketing or LOMA 326—Financial Services consequences for a company and speed up the product approval process. Marketing AIRC 410—Regulatory Compliance: Companies, Producers, and Operations AIRC 420—Regulatory Compliance: Insurance and Annuity Products

Associate, Life and Health INTCA001 The International Claim Association (ICA) Claims Education Program provides an Course C1, Medical Aspects of Claims ‐ Describes the anatomy and physiology of the International Claim www.claim.org Claims (ALHC) introduction to life and health insurance and a thorough understanding of claim human body, as well as disorders and treatment of the various body systems. Course Association administration for both individual and group coverage. The valuable working C2, Life and Health Insurance Law ‐ Provides the student with an understanding of the knowledge students gain from the program provides them with a professional edge insurance policy as a legal contract. Sets forth aspects of statutory law, case law, and and becomes their "claim to excellence" in the industry. common law as they pertain to claim administration. Course C3, Claim Administration 79 ‐ Describes the administration of claims under life and health insurance contracts (both individual and group), including investigation and cost control techniques. Course C4, Management of Claim Operations ‐ Focuses on the application of management theory to the operations of claim departments, including the management functions of planning, controlling, organizing and leading. After each course, an individual is required to pass an exam. Autodesk Certified Associate ‐ ADESK026 Note: The certifying agency has retired this certification as of July 31, 2013. The The AutoDesk 3dsMax Design Certified Associate examination contains 30 questions Autodesk www.autodesk.com 3dsMax Design (Retired as of Autodesk Certified credential signifies the experience and expertise of design that assess the candidate's knowledge of the tools, features, and common tasks in July 31, 2013) professionals. Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design software provide powerful, integrated 3D Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010, Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011, or Autodesk 3ds Max 80 modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing that enable artists and designers to Design 2012. Areas covered include: Getting started; Modeling; Lighting and image more quickly ramp up for production. rendering; Materials and Maps; Rendering; and Animation. Even though not required, it is recommended the student complete an Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC) or equivalent plus 100 hours of hands‐on application before sitting for the Autodesk Certified Associate ‐ ADESK016 Note: The certifying agency has retired this certification as of July 31, 2013. The The AutoCAD Certified Associate exam is a one‐hour on‐line examination consisting of Autodesk www.autodesk.com AutoCAD (Retired as of July 31, Autodesk Certified credential signifies the experience and expertise of design 30 questions that assess your knowledge of the tools, features, and common tasks in 81 2013) professionals. AutoCAD is the world's leading 2D and 3D CAD application that allows AutoCAD. The required passing score is 72%. Even though not required, it is users to design, visualize, and document ideas clearly and efficiently. recommended the student complete an Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC) or equivalent plus 100 hours of hands‐on application before sitting for the exam Autodesk Certified Associate ‐ ADESK018 Note: The certifying agency has retired this certification as of July 31, 2013. The The AutoCAD Civil 3D Certified Associate exam is a one‐hour on‐line examination Autodesk www.autodesk.com AutoCAD Civil 3D (Retired as of Autodesk Certified credential signifies the experience and expertise of design consisting of 30 questions that assess your knowledge of the tools, features, and July 31, 2013) professionals. The Autodesk civil engineering solution, made up of AutoCAD Civil common tasks in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The required passing score is 80%. Even though 82 software and AutoCAD Civil 3D software, provides project teams with a not required, it is recommended the student complete a Autodesk Official Training comprehensive surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution to deliver Courseware (AOTC) or equivalent plus 100 hours of hands‐on experience before land development, transportation, and environmental projects fast and with sitting for the exam id Autodesk Certified Associate ‐ ADESK019 Note: The certifying agency has retired this certification as of July 31, 2013. The The Inventor Certified Associate exam is a one‐hour on‐line examination consisting of Autodesk www.autodesk.com Inventor (Retired as of July 31, Autodesk Certified credential signifies the experience and expertise of design 30 questions that assess your knowledge of the tools, features, and common tasks in 83 2013) professionals. Autodesk Inventor software provides a comprehensive set of 3D Inventor. The required passing score is 72%. Even though not required, it is modeling and mechanical design tools for producing, validating, and documenting recommended the student complete a Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC) complete digital prototypes. or equivalent plus 100 hours of hands‐on experience before sitting for the exam. Autodesk Certified Associate ‐ ADESK020 Note: The certifying agency has retired this certification as of July 31, 2013. The The Revit Architecture Certified Associate exam is a one‐hour time limit on‐line Autodesk www.autodesk.com Revit Architecture (Retired as Autodesk Certified credential signifies the experience and expertise of design examination consisting of 30 questions that assess your knowledge of the tools, of July 31, 2013) professionals. Revit Architecture building information modeling software allows features, and common tasks in Revit Architecture. The required passing score is 80%. 84 architects to focus on designing buildings, work in any view, iterate throughout the Even though not required, it is recommended that a student complete an Autodesk different design phases, and quickly and easily make changes to major compositional Official Training Courseware (AOTC) or equivalent plus 100 hours of hands‐on elements in order to design freely and deliver efficiently. application before sitting for the exam.

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Autodesk Certified Professional ADESK021 The Autodesk Certified credential signifies the experience and expertise of design To earn the credential of AutoCAD Certified Professional, the student must pass a 90‐ Autodesk www.autodesk.com ‐ AutoCAD professionals. AutoCAD is the world's leading 2D and 3D CAD application that allows minute performance based test comprised of 20 questions and also pass the AutoCAD 85 users to design, visualize, and document ideas clearly and efficiently. Certified Associate exam in any order. The required passing score is 76%. Even though not required, it is recommended that a student complete an Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC) or equivalent plus 400 hours of hands‐on application before sitting for the exam Autodesk Certified Professional ADESK023 The Autodesk Certified credential signifies the experience and expertise of design To earn the credential of AutoCAD Civil 3D Certified Professional, the student must Autodesk www.autodesk.com ‐ AutoCAD Civil 3D professionals. The Autodesk civil engineering solution, made up of AutoCAD Civil pass a 90‐minute performance based test comprised of 20 questions and also pass the 86 software and AutoCAD Civil 3D software, provides project teams with a AutoCAD Civil 3D Certified Associate exam in any order. The required passing score is comprehensive surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution to deliver 80%. Even though not required, it is recommended that a student complete an land development, transportation, and environmental projects fast and with Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC) or equivalent plus 400 hours of hands‐ improved accuracy on application before sitting for the exam Autodesk Certified Professional ADESK024 The Autodesk Certified credential signifies the experience and expertise of design To earn the credential of Inventor Certified Professional, the student must pass a 90‐ Autodesk www.autodesk.com ‐ Inventor professionals. Autodesk Inventor software provides a comprehensive set of 3D minute performance based test comprised of 20 questions and also pass the Inventor 87 modeling and mechanical design tools for producing, validating, and documenting Certified Associate exam in any order. The required passing score is 75%. Even complete digital prototypes. though not required, it is recommended that a student complete an Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC) or equivalent plus 400 hours of hands‐on application before sitting for the exam Autodesk Certified Professional ADESK025 The Autodesk Certified credential signifies the experience and expertise of design To earn the Revit Architecture Certified Professional credential, the student must pass Autodesk www.autodesk.com ‐ Revit Architecture professionals. Revit Architecture building information modeling software allows a 90 minute time limit performance based exam consisting of 20 questions and pass architects to focus on designing buildings, work in any view, iterate throughout the the Revit Architecture Certified Associate exam in any order. The required passing 88 different design phases, and quickly and easily make changes to major compositional score is 80%. Even though not required, it is recommended that a student complete elements in order to design freely and deliver efficiently. an Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC) or equivalent plus 400 hours of hands‐on application before sitting for the exam. Autodesk Certified User ‐ ADESK002 Autodesk Certified User Program is for Entry Level Job Skills. This certification Autodesk Certification exams are performance‐based exams. Each product area Autodesk www.autodesk.com 89 AutoCAD measures one's knowledge of this product. AutoCAD software allows an individual to requires an individual to take an exam with a two hour limit. The exams each have 12 design, visualize, and document their ideas clearly and efficiently. Autodesk has one sections and 35 questions. goal: increasing productivity Autodesk Certified User ‐ ADESK011 Autodesk Certified User Program is for Entry Level Job Skills. This certification Autodesk Certification exams are performance‐based exams. Each product area Autodesk www.autodesk.com 90 Autodesk Inventor measures one's knowledge of this product. Autodesk Inventor software provides a requires an individual to take an exam with a two hour limit. The exams each have 12 comprehensive set of design tools for producing, validating, and documenting sections and 35 questions. complete digital prototypes Avid Media Composer Certified AVIDT001 The Avid Media Composer Certified User Exam is the first of two certification exams The required exam covers content from the Professional Editing with Avid Media AVID www.avid.com/US/ User that allow an individual to become Avid Certified. The two combined certifications Composer 5‐day course (or equivalent real‐world product experience). The exam is 91 offer an established and recognized goal for both academic users and industry 60 questions and the time allotted to complete the exam is 75 minutes. professionals. The Avid Media Composer User Certification requires that a student display a firm grasp of the core skills, workflows, and concepts of non‐linear editing on the V5 0 Avid Media Composer system Avionics Electronics Technician ETAIN006 Avionics Electronics Technicians must be knowledgeable and have functional abilities A technician with two or more years of combined work and electronics training may Electronics Technician www.eta‐i.org in the following technical areas: Avionics Systems, Cables and Cabling, Computers and apply for the Journeyman exam. To be a fully Certified Electronics Technician, an Association Digital Concepts, Amplifiers, Interfacing, Antennas & Transmission Lines, entire certification exam must be passed, which consists of the Associate level exam, Components, Mathematics, Network Topologies and Infrastructures, People plus one of the specialized Journeyman options. This exam deals with advanced Relations, Optical Cabling, Safety, Test Equipment & Tools, Satellite Communications, practice and theory applicable to the electronics specialty selected. The Journeyman and Troubleshooting. level exam is a two hour exam and the applicant must score at least 75% on both the 92 Associate and the Journeyman exams to pass. A technician who has a valid Associate certification will be required to write only the Journeyman option. Avionics electronics technicians are expected to obtain knowledge of wired and wireless communications basic concepts which are then applicable to various types of avionics systems as they are used in the aeronautics field. It is also highly recommended that the Avionics technician have an FCC General Radio Telephone Operator license. Basic X‐ray Machine Operator FDMQA001 X‐Ray Machine Operators perform radiographic exams at physicians' and dentists' To become certified, each applicant must pass a test typically covering radiation Florida Department of www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing offices, urgent care facilities and public health clinics. X‐Ray Machine Operators protection, equipment operation and maintenance, image production and evaluation, Health, Division of Medical prepare patients for exams and explain procedures to them. They must follow strict procedures, and patient care. Each certificate is valid for two years during which the Quality Assurance 93 guidelines about usage of radiographic equipment. In addition to X‐rays, some X‐Ray technologist must obtain 12 hours of continuing education. The department evaluates Machine Operators are qualified to perform computed tomography (CT) and each continuing education course and furnishes a list of approved course providers to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. each technologist.

Biomedical Auditor AMSFQ002 The Certified Biomedical Auditor is a professional who understands the principles of Five years of on‐the‐job experience (at least one year must be in a decision‐making American Society for www.asq.org Certification/ Certified standards, regulations, directives and guidance for auditing a biomedical system role) or If you have completed a degree from a college, university or technical school Quality (ASQ) Biomedical Auditor (CBA) while using various tools and techniques to examine, question, evaluate and report with accreditation accepted by ASQ, part of the five‐year experience requirement will on that system's adequacy and deficiencies. be waived, as follows (only one of these waivers may be claimed):Associate degree—one year waived Bachelor’s degree—three years waived and Master’s or 94 doctorate—four years waived. Must pass a 4‐hour written exam that consists of 135 multiple‐choice questions that measures comprehension of the Body of Knowledge (Auditing Fundamentals, Auditing & Inspection Processes, Biomedical Quality Management System Requirements, Technical Biomedical Knowledge, and Quality Tools & Techniques). Biotechnician Assistant CERHB001 The Bio Technician certification includes: Safety procedures and guidelines; The "Biotechnician Assistant" is a Florida credential that reflects successful mastery of University of Florida, www.cerhb.ufl.edu/education‐ Communication and Documentation; Scientific Inquiry, Calculations & Analysis; Basic the theoretical knowledge and practical applications described in the framework of Center of Excellence for center/biotechnician‐assistant‐ equipment use and maintenance; Organism Structure and Function, Chemical Florida's secondary program #8736000; a three‐course sequence of Biotechnology 1 Regenerative Health credential 95 applications (Molar concentrations, chemical bonding, pH); Microbiology and Blood‐ (#3027010), Biotechnology 2 (#3027020), and Biotechnology 3 (#8736030). Biotechnology (UF CERHB), Borne Disease; Product and Process development, Manufacturing processes; Certification is earned by scoring an 80% or higher on the written and practical Industry recognition Regulatory and Quality systems; Legal and ethical responsibilities; and Mechanisms sections of the exam. Completion of the secondary program is not required to take through BioFlorida and Resources to collect, analyze, and disseminate information and data. the exam. Broadband Premises Installer SOCTE004 The Broadband Premises Installer certification describes the knowledge of an entry‐ Certification requires an online 50‐question multiple‐choice exam and a score of 76% Society of Cable www.scte.org (BPI) level technician who will install and troubleshoot telecommunications services (video, to pass. Telecommunications 96 voice, and data) at the customer’s premises. The successful certification candidate has Engineers DGD‐Certification does not meet all requirements. Certificationsthe has knowledge been slated to carry for outremoval a basic from "triple the‐play” Career installation and Professional but is not yetEducation proficient. Act Comprehensive List for program year 2014‐2015. 7

Broadband Professional CTECH006 C‐Tech's Broadband Academy offers an array of specialized courses developed to help To obtain a Broadband Professional Certification a student must complete and pass C‐Tech Associates, Inc www.ctechbroadband.com/ Certification train individuals in a variety of connectivity systems and telecommunication the following seven certification courses: Telecommunications: Technology Systems technologies. Each training module has a unique curriculum designed to prepare (40 hours); Network Cabling: Copper‐Based Systems (40 hours); Network Cabling: students for a professional future in a specific field, ranging from installing, Fiber Optic‐Based Systems (30 hours); Audio / Video Installation Systems (30 hours); programming, or maintaining audio/visual, copper‐based, fiber optic, or Energy Management Systems (40 hours); Telephone Systems and VoIP (40 hours); and 97 voice/messaging systems with an emphasis on Green technology applications. Connecting to Business (10 hours). An final exam is required after each course. The complete Broadband Academy program is 230 hours. The completion of each course results in a single industry recognized certification, however in order for a student to become a certified Broadband Professional, they must complete all seven certification courses. Y Calibration Technician ‐ CCT AMSFQ003 The Certified Calibration Technician tests, calibrates, maintains, and repairs electrical, Five years of on‐the‐job experience and pass a 4‐hour written exam that consists of American Society for www.asq.org mechanical, electromechanical, analytical, and electronic measuring, recording and 125 multiple‐choice questions that measures comprehension of the Body of Quality (ASQ) 98 indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards. Knowledge (General Metrology, Measurement Systems, Calibration Systems, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Quality Systems and Standards, and Uncertainty).

Certified Administrative IAOAP001 The outline for CAP certification is Office Systems and Technology, Office An applicant with a bachelor’s degree needs two years administrative experience. An International Association www.iaap‐hq.org Professional (CAP) Administration, Management, and Advanced Organizational Management. applicant with an associate degree needs three years administrative experience. An of Administrative applicant with no college degree needs four years administrative experience. CAP Professionals (IAAP) exam applicants must have all experience complete and verified at the time they 99 submit their application. Plan to spend 8‐10 hours per week dedicated to intensive study of each area. Candidates may need 3‐6 hours of course work at community college level in the areas covered on Parts 1‐3 of the CAP exam. For Part 4 of the CAP exam 6‐9 hours of upper division management courses are recommended, or the equivalent in on‐the‐job management training courses. Certified Apprentice Drafter ‐ AMDDA002 The ADDA Professional Certification (AD) (CD) (CDD) (CDT) (DIT) Examinations are The ADDA Drafter Certification Examination is open to all individuals, regardless of American Design Drafting www.adda.org Architectural international certification programs that allows apprentice drafters, drafters, experience and formal education. Membership in ADDA is not required to take the Association designers, design drafters, design technicians, engineering and architectural test or become certified. technicians and digital imaging technicians, as well as other graphic professionals to indicate their knowledge in professional concepts and internationally recognized Examinees have 120 minutes to complete the exam. The questions cover a wide standards and practices. ADDA developed these examinations to elevate an assortment of situations normally encountered in the drafting profession. There are 100 individual's comprehension of the professional standards related to design drafting 400 questions on the exam and a passing score of 75% or greater is required. One and the graphics profession. Certification enables drafters to demonstrate year On‐the‐Job Training or 400 – 600 Contact Hours of Practical Discipline Specific professional capabilities and helps employers in identifying quality employees. The Education is recommended prior to taking the Apprentice Drafter "AD" certification test does not cover software which is specific to computer aided drafting or exam. design(CADD) or graphic production. For a list of specific competencies covered on the Certified Apprentice Drafter (AD) ‐ Certified Apprentice Drafter ‐ AMDDA005 The ADDA Professional Certification (AD) (CD) (CDD) (CDT) (DIT) Examinations are The ADDA Drafter Certification Examination is open to all individuals, regardless of American Design Drafting www.adda.org Mechanical international certification programs that allows apprentice drafters, drafters, experience and formal education. Membership in ADDA is not required to take the Association designers, design drafters, design technicians, engineering and architectural test or become certified. technicians and digital imaging technicians, as well as other graphic professionals to indicate their knowledge in professional concepts and internationally recognized Examinees have 180 minutes to complete the exam. The questions cover a wide standards and practices. ADDA developed these examinations to elevate an assortment of situations normally encountered in the drafting profession. There are 101 individual's comprehension of the professional standards related to design drafting 395 questions on the exam and a passing score of 75% or greater is required. Two and the graphics profession. Certification enables drafters to demonstrate years On‐the‐Job Training or 800 – 1200 Contact Hours of Practical Discipline Specific professional capabilities and helps employers in identifying quality employees. The Education is recommended prior to taking the Certified Drafter "CD" certification test does not cover software which is specific to computer aided drafting or exam. design(CADD) or graphic production. For a list of specific competencies covered on the Certified Drafter (CD) ‐ Mechanical Certified Auditor IROCA001 Many auditors complete International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA) certified ISO 9000: 1994 series lead auditor course‐ Those intending to acquire the competenceInternational Register of www.irca.org courses to meet the training requirement for IRCA certification. Others choose IRCA to audit an organization. ISO 9001:1994 based management system, either as third or Certified Auditors (IRCA) certified training because it represents an industry‐accepted benchmark qualification second party auditor ‐Course requirement for certification as an auditor. Five days 102 for professionals involved in the development, implementation and maintenance of plus a 2‐hour written examination. management systems. Currently there are over 90 IRCA approved training organizations who between them present more than 5,000 certified courses each Certified Bank Teller (CBT) ICBNK001 The Institute of Certified Bankers offers a program that is open to all financial services A minimum of six (6) months of experience as a bank teller and completion of the Institute of Certified www.aba.com/ICBCertifications professionals with six months or more experience in the financial services industry, American Institute of Banking (AIB) Bank Teller Certificate‐ which includes completion Bankers specifically who function as bank tellers. Professional knowledge areas of the of the following (9) courses: AIB Banking Today; AIB Business Etiquette; AIB Dealing certification include: Teller Operations, Sales and Service, Banking Basics, Specific Effectively with Co‐Workers; AIB Effective Referrals; AIB Ethical Issues for Bankers; 103 Business Competencies, and Ethics. AIB Introduction to Relationship Selling; AIB Regulatory Compliance for Tellers; AIB Revitalizing Customer Service; and AIB Today's Teller. One letter of recommendation is required from a senior manager attesting to an individual's qualifications for certification including one's experience as a bank teller and their ethical character. The CBT exam consists of 75 multiple‐choice questions. Certified Bookkeeper AIOPB001 The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers' (AIPB) mission is to achieve At least two years experience or the part time freelance equivalent; must pass a four‐ American Institute of www.aipb.org 104 recognition of bookkeepers as accounting professionals and keep them up to date on part national exam, including a Code of Ethics. Professional Bookkeepers accounting and tax information. Certified Business Manager APIBM001 The CBM is a masters‐level professional certification based on an MBA curriculum. In The CBKB is organized into ten learning modules and 168 sub‐modules or topics. The Association of www.apbm.org (CBM) other words, the CBM is a standardized exam based on the topics covered in the CBM candidate is required to demonstrate proficiency in all of the ten learning Professionals in Business majority of MBA programs. The CBM Designation validates the mastery of business modules according to the weights allocated to each module. The CBM Exam consists Management management knowledge, skills, and abilities and is developed by business of four parts: 105 practitioners to meet the needs of practicing business managers. The goal is to make Part 1 ‐ The Core Exam consisting of 150 multiple‐choice questions; the CBM curriculum relevant, useful, and practical. Part 2 ‐ The Functional Exam consisting of 150 multiple‐choice questions; Part 3 ‐ The Integrated Exam consisting of 100 multiple‐choice questions; and Part 4 ‐ The Capstone Exam consisting of a written analysis of a Harvard Business School case. The CBM Designation is awarded to individuals who meet the eligibility

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Certified Cardiographic CCINT001 Professionals working in the areas of EKG, Holter monitoring and Stress testing are Pass the one‐part Certified Cardiographic Examination. Cardiovascular www.cci‐online.org Technician (CCT) candidates for this certification. Knowledge areas include: Basic Cardiovascular Credentialing International 106 Anatomy & Physiology; ECG Techniques & Recognition; Electrophysiology; Stress Test Techniques; Holter Monitoring; and Cardiac Medications.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis NNCCO001 Hemodialysis Technicians operate machines that remove wastes, salts, and extra The CCHT exam contains 150 questions and must be completed in 180 minutes. A Nephrology Nursing www.nncc‐exam.org Technician water from patients' blood while keeping safe levels of certain chemicals. correct response rate of between 70 and 75% is required to pass the exam, depending Certification Commission 107 on the version of the test. Applicant must have a minimum of 2000 hours of work experience as a hemodialysis patient care technician within the two‐year period of certification. Certified Coding Associate AHIMA001 The Certified Coding Associate (CCA) is an individual entering the health information CCA candidates must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Even though American Health www.ahima.org (CCA) management industry as a coder. A CCA shows a commitment to coding and allows not required, it is strongly recommended that candidates have at least six months Information Management 108 new coders to immediately demonstrate their competency in the field with little to no experience in a healthcare organization applying ICD‐9‐CM and CPT coding Association job experience. conventions and guidelines, or have completed either an AHIMA‐approved coding certificate program, or other formal coding training program. The CCA examination is two hours consisting of 100 questions Certified Coding Specialist ‐ AHIMA003 The Certified Coding Specialist ‐ Physician‐based (CCS‐P) is a coding practitioner with CCS‐P candidates must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Although American Health www.ahima.org Physician‐based (CCS‐P) expertise in physician‐based settings and in‐depth knowledge of the CPT coding not required, it is strongly recommended that candidates have: (1) at least three years Information Management system and familiarity with the ICD‐9‐CM and HCPCS Level II coding systems. of on‐the‐job experience in coding for physician services in multiple settings utilizing Association codes in the E/M, surgery, medicine and/or anesthesia, radiology and laboratory chapters of CPT and HCPCS II. (2) Completed coursework in anatomy and physiology, 109 pathophysiology, and pharmacology, or demonstrated proficiency in these areas. The CCS‐P examination consists of two parts. Part I consists of 60, four option, multiple‐ choice questions. Part II, Medical Record Coding, requires performance of diagnostic (ICD‐9) and procedural (CPT and HCPCS Level II) coding for physician services. A total of 16 records from the hospital, emergency room, operating room, and physician office/clinic settings will be used. Certified Coding Specialist AHIMA002 Certified Coding Specialists(CCS) are professionals skilled in classifying medical data CCS candidates must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Although not American Health www.ahima.org (CCS) from patient records, usually in a hospital setting. CCS review patients' records and required, it is strongly recommended that candidates have: (1) at least three years of Information Management assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. Possess expertise in the ICD‐ on‐the‐job experience in hospital‐based inpatient coding and Ambulatory/Outpatient Association 9‐CM and CPT coding systems as well as knowledge of medical terminology, disease Care coding for multiple case types and (2) completed coursework in anatomy and 110 processes, and pharmacology. physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, or demonstrated proficiency in these areas. The CCS examination consists of two parts. Part I consists of 60 four option, multiple‐choice questions. Part II (Medical Record Coding), requires coding of 13 medical records containing seven outpatient records and six inpatient records.

Certified Computing ICOCP001 By attaining certification through the ICCP, an individual can join a growing Pass three objective exams‐ the Core examination and any two Specialty exams; or Institute for Certification of www.iccp.org Professional (CCP) distinguished group of knowledgeable and expert computer professionals. They come the Core examination, any one Specialty exam, and any two Language exams; or the Computing Professionals from every area of the business, government and educational communities, and from Core examination and any one Specialty exam and concurrently hold another (ICCP) 111 around the world. Professionals certified with the ICCP serve as consultants, work in approved computing professional certificate (ask ICCP office for current approved local, state and federal government; in accounting and banking; in high schools, list). Candidates must have at least 48 months of full‐time (or part‐time equivalent) technical schools, colleges and universities; in the manufacturing industry; in direct experience in computer‐based information systems. insurance and numerous other fields. Certified Construction Manager CMAOA001 Topics covered include: Project Management, Cost Management, Time Management, To become a Certified Construction Manager (CCM), an individual must have a Construction Management www.cmaanet.org (CCM) Contract Administration, Quality Management, Professional Practice, and Safety & requisite amount of experience and/or education. The eligibility requirements are Association of America Risk Management. outlined below: 1. 48 months experience as a CM in the qualifying areas as defined by the Qualifications Matrix and 2. One of the following: a. An undergraduate (four‐year BA/BS level) or graduate degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science. 112 b. A two‐year undergraduate degree (AA/AS level) or certificate in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science and four years experience in general design/construction (this experience is in addition to the 48 month CM requirement). c. No degree/certificate in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science and eight years experience in general design/ construction (this Y Certified Corrections Officer AMCOA001 The Corrections Certification Program is designed to advance the overall knowledge Must have completed a high school diploma/GED; have a minimum of one year in American Correctional www.aca.org/certification (CCO) level of practitioners in the corrections field, promote the capabilities of corrections his/her present position; and received from his/her immediate supervisor a Association professionals to the public, and enhance society's image of corrections personnel and, "satisfactory" (or better) performance evaluation and is a person in good standing at thereby, aid in the recruitment of new, talented staff members. The purpose of the his/her workplace. Successfully passing an examination that deals with one's 113 Corrections Certification Program is to provide a national, voluntary method by which professional knowledge, is the final step in becoming a Certified Corrections individuals can gain recognition as qualified corrections practitioners. Certified Professional. Candidates have up to four hours to complete a 200‐item, multiple‐ Corrections Officers work directly with offenders in a corrections‐related agency choice examination dealing with two comprehensive areas: general topics related to implementing agency procedures. the corrections field as a whole, and discipline‐specific content. An overall grade of 75 Y Certified Corrections AMCOA002 This category includes graduating students who have studied for a career in For certificationd status to become permanent (as a Certified Corrections Officer) those American Correctional www.aca.org/certification Officer/Provisional (CCO/P) correctional setting and DOC Training Academy graduating cadets. Individuals in this who pass the CCO/P exam must secure a full‐time position in a corrections‐related Association 114 program will work directly with offenders. agency (within two‐years from their exam date) and receive a satisfactory performance rating from their immediate supervisor after one‐year on‐the‐job.

Certified Dental Assistant DANBD001 The CDA examination consists of three component examinations: General Chairside Dental assistants are eligible to take the CDA examination if they have completed a Dental Assisting National www.danb.org (CDA) (GC) Assisting; Radiation Health and Safety (RHS); and Infection Control (ICE). dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or Board, Inc. (DANB) Individuals who have completed a minimum of 3500 hours of work as a dental 115 assistant over a period of 2‐4 years or be a current or former DANB CDA, a CODA DDS or DMD program or be a graduate from a foreign dental degree program. The complete examination (including all three components‐ GC, RHS, and ICE) consists of 320 questions and individuals have four hours to complete it.

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Certified Dental Technician NCDLT001 Dental technicians who are certified work directly with dentists by following detailed In most cases, an individual needs a high school diploma or its equivalent to apply to National Board for www.nbccert.org written instructions and using impressions (molds) of the patient's teeth or oral soft an accredited dental laboratory technology program. A candidate for certification Certification in Dental tissues to create: full dentures for patients who are missing all of their teeth; must successfully complete three examinations, taken in any order, within a four‐year Laboratory Technology removable partial dentures or fixed bridges for patients who are missing only one or a period: a written comprehensive, a specialty practical, and a specialty written. The 116 few teeth; crowns, which are caps for teeth that are designed to restore their original comprehensive examination has 160 multiple‐choice questions and the specialty size and shape; veneers that enhance the esthetics and function of the patient; and written examinations have 80 multiple‐choice questions. The five specialties to orthodontic appliances and splints to help straighten and protect teeth. choose from are: complete dentures, removable partial dentures, crown and bridge, ceramics or orthodontics. Certified Drafter ‐ Architectural AMDDA003 The ADDA Professional Certification (AD) (CD) (CDD) (CDT) (DIT) Examinations are The ADDA Drafter Certification Examination is open to all individuals, regardless of American Design Drafting www.adda.org international certification programs that allows apprentice drafters, drafters, experience and formal education. Membership in ADDA is not required to take the Association designers, design drafters, design technicians, engineering and architectural test or become certified. technicians and digital imaging technicians, as well as other graphic professionals to indicate their knowledge in professional concepts and internationally recognized Examinees have 120 minutes to complete the exam. The questions cover a wide standards and practices. ADDA developed these examinations to elevate an assortment of situations normally encountered in the drafting profession. There are 117 individual's comprehension of the professional standards related to design drafting 410 questions on the exam and a passing score of 75% or greater is required. One and the graphics profession. Certification enables drafters to demonstrate year On‐the‐Job Training or 400 – 600 Contact Hours of Practical Discipline Specific professional capabilities and helps employers in identifying quality employees. The Education is recommended prior to taking the Apprentice Drafter "AD" certification test does not cover software which is specific to computer aided drafting or exam. design(CADD) or graphic production. For a list of specific competencies covered on the Certified Apprentice Drafter (AD) ‐ Certified Drafter ‐ Mechanical AMDDA004 The ADDA Professional Certification (AD) (CD) (CDD) (CDT) (DIT) Examinations are The ADDA Drafter Certification Examination is open to all individuals, regardless of American Design Drafting www.adda.org international certification programs that allows apprentice drafters, drafters, experience and formal education. Membership in ADDA is not required to take the Association designers, design drafters, design technicians, engineering and architectural test or become certified. technicians and digital imaging technicians, as well as other graphic professionals to indicate their knowledge in professional concepts and internationally recognized Examinees have 180 minutes to complete the exam. The questions cover a wide standards and practices. ADDA developed these examinations to elevate an assortment of situations normally encountered in the drafting profession. There are 118 individual's comprehension of the professional standards related to design drafting 400 questions on the exam and a passing score of 75% or greater is required. Two and the graphics profession. Certification enables drafters to demonstrate years On‐the‐Job Training or 800 – 1200 Contact Hours of Practical Discipline Specific professional capabilities and helps employers in identifying quality employees. The Education is recommended prior to taking the Certified Drafter "CD" certification test does not cover software which is specific to computer aided drafting or exam. design(CADD) or graphic production. For a list of specific competencies covered on the Certified Drafter (CD) ‐ Architectural Certified EKG Technician (CET) NATHA002 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians assist physicians in diagnosing and To be eligible to earn an NHA Certification, candidates must have a High School National Healthcareer www.nhanow.com treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) ailments. Diploma or the equivalent and have successfully completed a training program or one Association Cardiovascular technologists may specialize in any of three areas of practice: invasive year of work experience within the field. Candidates must provide written proof of cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular technology. Cardiovascular technicians training or experience and/or documentation of education completion upon request. who specialize in electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress testing, and Holter monitors are To earn a Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification candidates must pass an exam known as cardiographic technicians, or EKG technicians. and have completed a training program (60h) or have one year work experience in the field that includes performing a minimum of 10 EKGs. Candidates have 1 hour and 119 50 minutes to complete 110 multiple choice questions. Content included EKG Monitoring (60 questions) and Patient Care (40 questions). Candidates must pass with a scaled score of 390 or higher out of 500.

An applicant may take the certification exam up to 12 months prior to graduation from an accredited high school or GED program and receive a provisional certification. Upon graduation, the candidate may apply to have their provisional certification converted to a full certification. Certified Electronic Health NATHA011 A Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) is responsible for maintaining To be eligible to earn an NHA Certification, candidates must have a High School National Healthcareer www.nhanow.com Record Specialist (CEHRS) the integrity and protecting the privacy and security of patient information. A CEHRS's Diploma or the equivalent and have successfully completed a training program or one Association duties may include auditing patient records for compliance with legal and statutory year of work experience within the field. Candidates must provide written proof of requirements, abstract clinical information for inclusion in reports such as quality training or experience and/or documentation of education completion upon request. improvement studies, perform basic coding to submit claims for reimbursement for To earn a Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) certification, insurers process Release of Information (ROI) requests for medical records, review candidates have 1 hour and 50 minutes to complete 110 multiple choice questions. patient records to ensure they are complete, and collect patient demographic and Content includes: Software Applications and Equipment (24 questions), Insurance 120 insurance information. and Billing (20 questions), Charting (25 questions), Regulatory Compliance (21 questions), and Reporting (10 questions). Candidates must pass with a scaled score of 390 or higher out of 500.

An applicant may take the certification exam up to 12 months prior to graduation from an accredited high school or GED program and receive a provisional certification. Upon graduation, the candidate may apply to have their provisional certification converted to a full certification. Y Certified Employee Benefits IFEBP001 The Certified Employee Benefit Specialist program is a certificate that covers an entire The CEBS® (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) program now awards exam transfer International Foundation www.ifebp.org Specialist spectrum of employee benefits. It is designed to help individuals develop a credit for those who hold the CHRP (Canadian Human Resource Professional) Employee Benefits 121 comprehensive understanding of employee benefit principles and concepts. designation. CEBS is an eight‐course professional certification program covering all areas of employee benefits, including retirement, group benefits, financial planning, human resources and compensation Certified Engineering NICET002 The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) grants Technologist certification requires a Bachelors Degree in an engineering technology National Institute for www.nicet.org Technologist (CT) certification to individuals who have met the Institute's standards as established by a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Certification in Engineering committee of experts in the particular practice area. An individual who has invested Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET). Technologies (NICET) 122 the effort to pursue and achieve certification is sought by employers who value The Associate Engineering Technologist (AT) grade is available upon graduation, while demonstrated knowledge, experience, and a sense of professionalism on the part of the Certified Engineering Technologist (CT) grade requires at least five years of their employees and contractors. related work experience after graduation. CT applicants must also submit two dt

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Certified Financial Planner CFPBS001 Certified Financial Planner Certification can help an individual identify financial A bachelor's degree (or higher), or its equivalent, in any discipline, from an accredited Certified Financial Planner www.cfp‐board.org (CFP) planners who are committed to competent and ethical financial planning. As recently college or university is required to attain CFP certification. The bachelor's degree Board of Standards, Inc. mentioned on the front page of The New York Times, individuals authorized by CFP requirement is a condition of initial certification; it is not a requirement to be eligible Board to call themselves CFP professionals have completed the established and to take the CFP Certification Examination. The CFP Certification Examination tests an 123 rigorous education, examination, experience and ethical requirements of the CFP individual's ability to apply their financial planning knowledge to client situations. The certification process. ten hour exam is divided into three separate sessions. Because of the integrated nature of financial planning, however, each session may cover all topic areas. At least three years of qualifying full‐time work experience are required for certification. Y Certified Food Manager (CFM) IFSEA001 Food managers are responsible for the daily operations of restaurants and other The CFM test has 80 questions. The CFM test demonstrates an individual's knowledge International Food Service www.ifsea.com establishments that prepare and serve meals and beverages to customers. Besides in the following areas, with about eight questions per section: Basic Cooking; Executive Association coordinating activities among various departments, such as kitchen, dining room, and Beverages and Wines; Dining Room Service; Dining Room Setup; General Industry 124 banquet operations, food service managers ensure that customers are satisfied with Knowledge; Human Resources; Menu Development; Purchasing; Accounting and their dining experience. In addition, they oversee the inventory and ordering of food, Cash; and Sanitation. equipment, and supplies and arrange for the routine maintenance and upkeep of the restaurant, its equipment, and facilities. Certified Food Protection NRAEF003 Florida Statute 509.039 requires certification of all food service managers who are After completing classroom or online training, students must successfully pass a Food National Restaurant www.nraef.org Manager (ServSafe) responsible for the storage, preparation, display, or serving foods to the public. Manager Certification examination. Association Educational ServSafe training covers critical principles including personal hygiene, cross Foundation 125 contamination, time and temperature, receiving and storage, food safety management systems, training hourly employees, sanitation, the flow of food through the operation, and sanitary facilities and pest management. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) ACFEX001 A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a leader in the anti‐fraud community, noted as a At the time an individual is certified, he/she must have at least two years of Association of Certified www.acfe.com specialist in the prevention and deterrence of fraud. They represent the highest professional experience in a field either directly or indirectly related to the detection Fraud Examiners standards held by the ACFE and possess expertise in all aspects of the anti‐fraud or deterrence of fraud. Generally, applicants for CFE certification have a minimum of profession. The Certified Fraud Examiner credential denotes proven expertise in fraud a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution of higher learning; be an prevention, detection, and deterrence. associate member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in good 126 standing; submit the certification application with proof of education and professional recommendations; and pass the CFE Examination‐ a Windows‐based program that tests knowledge and expertise in the four primary areas of fraud investigation: fraudulent financial transactions, legal elements of fraud, fraud investigation, and criminology and ethics. Individuals must gain final approval from the certification Certified Front Desk Supervisor AHLAE010 The Lodging Management Program (LMP) provides high school students with the This program requires students to complete 360 hours of instruction (180 hours per American Hotel & Lodging www.ahlei.org/lmp/ classroom learning and real‐life work experiences needed to take advantage of the year) and pass two exams (one at the end of each year) along with 160 hours of an Educational Institute career opportunities in lodging. Topics covered in the program include lodging industry‐mentored internship at a lodging property. During the internship the 127 management, front office and housekeeping management, leadership skills, student must have the mentor complete a workplace competency checklist which marketing and sales, and food and beverage service. becomes part of the student portfolio. After earning certificates for successful completion of the LMP Year 1 and Year 2 exams, students earn the Front Desk Si tifi ti Certified Grounds Manager PROGM001 The society defines a grounds manager as a member of a management team A candidate must meet one of the three criteria below: Professional Grounds www.pgms.org (CGM) responsible for the operation and maintenance of a site or sites. The grounds A Bachelor of Science in a recognized green industry field, including management and Management Society manager is responsible for the management of staff, money, materials and four years of experience in the field of grounds maintenance, of which two years are 128 equipment utilized in maintaining and enhancing a landscaped site including turf, supervisory. A two year degree from a recognized college or junior college, plus six trees, woody ornamentals and flowers, outdoor structure and related facilities. years of experience in the grounds maintenance field with a minimum of three years of supervisory experience. Eight years in the grounds maintenance field, with a minimum of four years of supervisory experience. The examination process consists Certified Health Unit NAHUC001 The Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) demonstrates knowledge and skill in Prerequisites:f t t If a candidate is currently a health unit coordinator (ward clerk, floor National Association of www.nahuc.org Coordinator (CHUC) four major areas: Transcription of Orders; Coordination of Health Unit; secretary, unit secretary, etc.), or has completed a training program to become a Health Unit Coordinators, Equipment/Technical Procedures; and Professional Development. health unit coordinator, or is involved with health unit coordinating activities, they Inc. may test for certification. A candidate must also have, at minimum, a high school 129 diploma or GED. The NAHUC examination consists of 120 questions. The examination is designed as a nationally administered comprehensive job‐related objective examination. The examination measures knowledge and skills in areas of job performance that the NAHUC Certification Board regards as essential. A candidate has 2.5 hours to complete the examination. Certified Horticulture FNGLA001 The Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) Certified Horticulture An individual must meet one of the following criteria: Be employed in Florida Florida Nursery, Growers & www.fngla.org Professional (FCHP) Professional (FCHP) program is the industry's only standard for measuring horticulture for 90 days prior to application; Be a student in a horticulture program (orLandscape Association horticulture knowledge on everything from plant and pest identification to landscape graduated within the preceding 18 months); Be an instructor of horticulture; or Be a management. FCHP promotes professionalism among horticulture professionals, member of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA). Eight including nursery, greenhouse, landscape and retail garden center employees. The week online short courses to prepare for the exam consist of: Aromatherapy and 130 FCHP certification exam emphasizes general plant/soil sciences, pest/plant Plants; Butterfly Gardens; BMPs for the Landscape; Color in the Garden; Design of identification techniques, and plant usage/management in the landscape. Container Gardens; Down and Dirty of Container Gardens; Environmental Horticulture; Fresh Air with Fresh Interiors; Garden Therapy; Horticultural Awareness; Safety and First Aid; Supervising for Safety. Candidates must pass a comprehensive four‐part three hour written exam. Certified Horticulture Professionals are required to maintain 15 hours of continuing education every three years. Certified in Production and TAFOM001 The program is designed to develop specialized knowledge in the very latest Candidates must pass all five exams for the following modules: Basics of Supply Chain The Association for www.apics.org 131 Inventory Management (CPIM) production and inventory management techniques and trends, including production Management; Master Planning of Resources; Detailed Scheduling and Planning; Operations Management planning, materials and capacity requirements planning, just in time, and systems and Execution and Control of Operations; and Strategic Management of Resources. technologies

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Y Certified Insurance Fraud IASIU001 The Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator program is an accrediting process for The applicant must comply with the International Association of Special Investigative The International www.iasiu.org Investigator individuals with the specialized skills required to detect, investigate and deter Units (IASIU) code of ethics to take the examination. In addition, to be eligible for the Association of Special insurance fraud. The program has a high standard for admission and testing which examination, the applicant must score a minimum of 30 points in the SIU Investigative Investigative Units includes adherence to The International Association of Special Investigative Unit's Experience category and a minimum of 100 points overall on the Education and code of ethics, and a demonstrated competency through mandatory continuing Experience Form. Three letters of professional recommendation must be submitted, professional education. one of which must be from a regular IASIU member. 132

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) TIOIA001 The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is the only globally accepted Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or its The Institute of Internal www.theiia.org/guidance/ certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals equivalent from an accredited college‐level institution. CIA candidates must complete Auditors demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field. 24 months of internal auditing experience or its equivalent. Equivalent experience means experience in audit/assessment disciplines, including external auditing, quality 133 assurance, compliance, and internal control. A master's degree or work experience in related business professions (such as accounting, law, or finance) can be substituted for one year of experience. Candidates may sit for the CIA exam prior to satisfying the professional experience requirement, but they will not be certified until the experience requirement has been met. Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO006 Database Design Methodology teaches students how to plan and design relational The CIW Database Design Specialist course prepares candidates to take the CIW Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Database Design Specialist databases. Students will learn about the theory behind relational databases, Database Design Specialist exam, which if passed earns the individual the Database relational database nomenclature, and relational algebra. The course includes Design Specialist certification. It is recommended that students have a basic 134 sections on Structured Query Language (SQL) and optimizing databases through knowledge of the purpose and function of a database. Also, students should be normalization. Students will apply their knowledge with hands‐on labs designed to familiar with an operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP before taking this teach the intricacies of database design methodology. course. Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO003 E‐Commerce Strategies and Practices teaches individuals how to conduct business Before taking this course, students should have completed the CIW Foundations Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com E‐Commerce Specialist online and manage the technical issues associated with constructing an e‐commerce series of courses and the CIW Design Methodology and Technology course, or be able Web site. Students learn about the similarities and differences between traditional to demonstrate equivalent knowledge of fundamental Internet and site design skills. 135 and electronic commerce, and will explore e‐commerce technologies at various levels The CIW E‐Commerce Strategies and Practices course prepares candidates to take the of sophistication. CIW E‐Commerce Specialist exam, which, if passed, earns the individual the CIW E‐ Commerce Specialist certification. Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO016 Internet Business Foundations prepares students to work effectively in today's Students should be familiar with an operating system such as Microsoft Windows Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Internet Business Associate business environment. In this course, students will learn about the tasks involved in Vista before taking this course. Students are required to take the CIW Internet various Information Technology (IT) job roles, and explore career opportunities in the Business Associate exam (1D0‐51A). IT industry. They will learn about Internet connection methods, Internet protocols, 136 the Domain Name System (DNS) and cloud computing. Students will study the basic Note: the certifying agency will be retiring the current exam as of Dec 31, 2013. As of functions of Web browsers, the components of Web addresses, the use and control of Jan 1, 2014, candidates will be required to take the newer version of the exam (1D0‐ cookies, and browser use in the business world. Finally, students will learn how 61B). browser plug‐ins and add‐ons can improve your Web‐browsing experience, and how to use browsers to download and manage files. Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO017 JavaScript Fundamentals is a 12‐hour course that teaches developers how to use the The CIW JavaScript Fundamentals course prepares candidates to take the CIW Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com JavaScript Specialist features of the JavaScript language to design client‐side, platform‐independent JavaScript Specialist exam, which if passed earns the individual the CIW JavaScript 137 solutions. Students learn how to write JavaScript programs, script for the JavaScript Specialist certification. Prerequisite: Students must have CIW Foundations object model, control program flow, validate forms, animate images, target frames, certification or equivalent experience, and be proficient in Hypertext Markup and create cookies. Students will also understand and use the most popular Language (HTML) authoring. applications of JavaScript Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO018 The Network Technology Foundations course prepares students for job readiness in The CIW Network Technology Foundations course prepares candidates to take the Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Network Technology Associate many business and technology‐related careers. Understanding the fundamentals of CIW Network Technology Associate exam, which, if passed, earns the individual the networking, Internet protocols and network security is important for all professionals CIW Network Technology Associate certification. who use the Internet. This certification proves one’s mastery of the basics of 138 networking and prepares students for further study in the specialty of their choosing. Note: the certifying agency will be retiring the current exam as of Dec 31, 2013. As of Target audience: all professionals required to use the Internet in their daily job Jan 1, 2014, candidates will be required to take the newer version of the exam (1D0‐ functions. Information in this course is required for all levels of specialization in the 61C). CIW program. Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO019 Perl Fundamentals is an 18‐hour course that teaches students how to fully utilize the The CIW Perl Fundamentals course prepares candidates to take the CIW Perl Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Perl Specialist Perl programming language. Students learn the Perl syntax, the basics of using regular Specialist exam, which if passed earns the individual the CIW Perl Specialist expression, how to use Perl data types, and how to access and manipulate files. certification. Prerequisite: Students must have CIW Foundations certification or 139 Students are also introduced to database connectivity and debugging techniques. equivalent experience, and be proficient in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) Target audience: Webmasters, software developers, application programmers, authoring. client/server developers, and desktop publishers.

Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO020 Site Development Foundations teaches students essential Web page development The CIW Site Development Foundations course prepares candidates to take the CIW Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Site Development Associate skills. Individuals will learn to develop Web sites using Hypertext Markup Language Site Development Associate exam, which, if passed, earns the individual the CIW Site (HTML) and Extensible HTML (XHTML). The coursework will instruct them to write Development Associate certification. Once you have earned this certification, you are code manually, as well as use graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools. Students better prepared to begin the CIW Web Design Specialist program. will also learn how to insert images, create hyperlinks, and add tables, forms and Students should be familiar with an operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP 140 frames to Web pages. before taking this course.

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Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO021 Certified CIW Web Design Professionals must prove their understanding in the areas To earn the CIW Web Design Professional certification, you must take and pass two Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Web Design Professional of Web site design and e‐commerce. They must be able to develop and maintain Web certification exams: CIW Web Design Specialist CIW E‐Commerce Specialist Passing sites using authoring and scripting languages, create content and digital media, and each of these exams earns you the related individual certification. If a student passes 141 employ standards and technologies for business‐to‐business and business‐to‐ both exams, they will be awarded the advanced Web Design Professional certification consumer e‐commerce Web sites. in addition to the individual certifications.

Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO022 The Web Design Specialist course teaches students how to design and publish Web Students taking this course need a basic understanding of Internet functionality and Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Web Design Specialist sites. General topics include Web Site Development Essentials (such as the site tools, and X/HTML. The CIW Web Design Specialist course prepares candidates to development process, customer expectations, and ethical and legal issues in Web take the CIW Web Design Specialist exam, which, if passed, earns the individual the development), Web Design Elements (such as aesthetics, the site user's experience, CIW Web Design Specialist certification. navigation, usability and accessibility), Basic Web Technologies (such as basic Hypertext Markup Language [HTML], Extensible HTML [XHTML] and extended 142 technologies, image files, GUI site development applications, site publishing and maintenance) and Advanced Web Technologies (such as multimedia and plug‐in technologies, client‐side and server‐side technologies, and Web databases). Target audience: Web authors, marketing and communications professionals, PR professionals, Webmasters, graphic designers, desktop designers, technical writers, and library scientists. Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO023 The CIW Web Development Professional certification program is an ambitious To earn the CIW Web Development Professional certification, a student must take Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Web Development journey for the individual who wants to excel in a career in Web and IT technologies. and pass three certification exams: CIW JavaScript Specialist CIW Perl Specialist CIW Professional The essential combination of a front‐end scripting language, a back‐end programming Database Design Specialist Passing each of these exams earns a student the related 143 language and the skills to integrate them with a database is what makes a Web individual certification. If a student passes all three exams, they will be awarded the Development Professional. Because of this diversity, this individual will become a advanced Web Development Professional certification in addition to the individual valuable corporate IT team member. Target Audience: web application developers, certifications software developers, application programmers, client/server developers, and web Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO024 Thehit CIW t Web Foundations series of courses is the most popular vendor‐neutral Web To earn this certification candidate must either pass the Web Foundations Associate Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Web Foundations Associate education program in the world. Individuals who have completed all three Exam or complete all three Foundation courses/exams: Foundations courses have mastered more than mere digital literacy skills: They have a Internet Business Foundations unique understanding of Internet business, data networking and Web site design. This Site Development Foundations certification is ideal for all professionals who use the Internet on the job. Once Network Technology Foundations 144 certified, these individuals are ready to pursue specialties in Web design, e‐ Having earned these three individual certifications certifies an individual as a Web commerce, JavaScript, databases and other fields. Foundations Associate. Note: the certifying agency will be retiring the current exams as of Dec 31, 2013. As of Jan 1, 2014, candidates will be required to take the newer version of the exam (1D0‐ 610). Candidates who have already passed an earlier version of one of the three foundation exams, may receive credit towards the certification. Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO025 The CIW Network Security and Firewalls course teaches students how to secure The CIW Network Security and Firewalls course prepares candidates to take the CIW Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Web Security Associate networks from unauthorized activity. This course teaches about security principles, Web Security Associate exam. Prerequisites: Students must have passed the CIW such as establishing an effective security policy, and about the different types of Foundations, CIW Server Administrator, and CIW Internetworking Professional exams 145 hacker activities that individuals in this field are most likely to encounter. Individuals or have equivalent skills. Candidates who also pass additional certification exams with these security skills can pursue or advance careers in many aspects of online and from third‐party security training providers can earn the higher‐level, CIW Web network security. Security Specialist and CIW Web Security Professional certifications.

Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO010 The CIW Web Security series is for those who configure, manage and deploy e‐ CIW Web Security candidates must meet the following requirements: 1. Pass one Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Web Security Professional business solutions servers, and implement e‐business and network security solutions. required CIW exam. 2. Complete the CIW Certification Agreement (by logging into the This series offers three levels of credential to recognize the achievements of those CIW Candidate Information Center). 3. Submit proof of one valid networking 146 who have also attained levels of proficiency in networking administration and now administration certification from an approved vendor. want to validate and prove their competencies in security.

Certified Internet Web (CIW) ‐ PROSO026 The CIW Network Security and Firewalls course teaches students how to secure The CIW Network Security and Firewalls course prepares candidates to take the CIW Certification Partners www.ciwcertified.com Web Security Specialist networks from unauthorized activity. This course teaches about security principles, Web Security Associate exam. Candidates who also pass ONE of the following such as establishing an effective security policy, and about the different types of certification exams from third‐party security training providers earn the foundational hacker activities that individuals in this field are most likely to encounter. Individuals CIW Web Security Specialist certification: view list * 147 with these security skills can pursue or advance careers in many aspects of online and network security. Target audience: Network server administrators, firewall administrators, systems administrators, application developers, and IT security officers.

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Certified Maintenance and SMRPR001 The Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician certification will provide a non‐ The Examination for certification as an industrial maintenance mechanic consists of Society for Maintenance www.smrp.org Reliability Technician Program biased, third‐party, objective assessment and confirmation of the skills of a 175 multiple‐choice questions. Examinees are allowed four hours to complete it. The and Reliability candidates industrial maintenance mechanics. For maintenance mechanics, the CMRT examination is closed book with no reference materials allowed in the examination Professionals program provides an opportunity to stand out from the crowd and be recognized. room (except strict translation dictionaries for candidates whose native language is not English, under conditions specified in Section II of this guide). A hand‐held Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technicians are responsible for preventive, calculator with arithmetic functions is provided for use by those sitting for the exam. predictive, and corrective maintenance. They perform troubleshooting and analysis, and apply sound maintenance practices in all aspects of their work. Certified Four major performance domains account for the examination’s content. Maintenance and Reliability Technicians are multi‐skilled individuals whose expertise Domain I: Maintenance Practices is primarily mechanical in nature as opposed to instrumentation or electrical. Domain II: Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Domain III: Troubleshooting and Analysis 148 Domain IV: Corrective Maintenance

Candidates must schedule and take an examination within six months of the date they make application and are made eligible to sit for it. There are no educational experiences or other requirements, other than completion of the application form, payment of applicable fees in advance and time since taking a previous certification exam for candidates who wish to take an examination and no conviction of a felony or other crime of moral turpitude under international, national, federal or state law in any matter related to the practice of or qualification for professional activity.

Certified Management INSMA002 To establish management accounting as a recognized profession by identifying the Certification requires Business Analysis, Three hours, 110 multiple choice questions; Institute of Management www.imanet.org Accountant (CMA) role of the management accountant and financial manager, the underlying body of Management Accounting and Reporting Four hours, 140 multiple choice questions; Accountants 149 knowledge, and a course of study by which such knowledge is acquired. Strategic Management Three hours, 110 multiple choice questions; and Business Applications Three hours, 3‐7 written‐response essays and problems.

Certified Manager of NCCAM001 The Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) is the only national Complete and pass Community Associations Institute's Professional Management DeveNational Board of www.nbccam.org Community Associations certification program designed exclusively for managers of homeowner and Certification for 150 (CMCA) condominium associations and cooperatives. The CMCA recognizes individuals who Community Association have demonstrated the fundamental knowledge required to manage community Managers associations Certified Manufacturing MESME001 This two‐volume course will help an individual to prepare for the CMfgE exam at their Earning the CMfgT demonstrates an individual's competence in the fundamentals of Society of Manufacturing www.sme.org Technologist (CMfgT) own pace and convenience. Volume One will introduce an individual to material manufacturing. It requires a minimum of four years combined manufacturing‐related Engineers (SME) removal processes: all about turning operations, drilling, milling, and tool life, cost education and/or work experience. The CMfgT exam takes three hours and consists of estimating: elements, standards, and optimum cutting speeds and feeds, capacity 130 multiple choice questions covering subjects including math, applied science, analysis: workstation and machine utilization, identifying bottlenecks, line balancing: design, materials, manufacturing processes, manufacturing management, 151 precedence diagram, weight positional approach, and largest set rule, and molding manufacturing economics, quality control, computer applications, and automation. and casting processes. In Volume Two, an individual will learn about metal forming processes: blanking forces and blank sizes, inventory management and scheduling: EOQ, ABC analysis, and master production schedules, as well as evaluating production, schedules, critical ratios, and push vs. pull systems. Certified Medical NATHA003 A Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) performs routine administrative To be eligible to earn an NHA Certification, candidates must have a High School National Healthcareer www.nhanow.com Administrative Assistant and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians running smoothly. A Diploma or the equivalent and have successfully completed a training program or one Association CMAA may perform the following duties but is not limited to: Reviews and answers year of work experience within the field. Candidates must provide written proof of correspondence; Coordinates collection and preparation of operating reports such as training or experience and/or documentation of education completion upon request. time and attendance, terminations and budget expenditures; Works with unit To earn a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification, candidates operating practices, such as record keeping systems; May interview job applicants; have 1 hour and 50 minutes to complete 100 multiple choice questions. Content Works with telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing etc.; Scheduling includes: Office Procedures (50 questions), Financial Procedures (30 questions) and 152 appointments; Patient charting; updating and maintaining. Risk Management (20 questions). Candidates must pass with a scaled score of 390 or higher out of 500.

An applicant may take the certification exam up to 12 months prior to graduation from an accredited high school or GED program and receive a provisional certification. Upon graduation, the candidate may apply to have their provisional certification converted to a full certification. Certified Medical AMEDT001 This certification is for medical administrative specialists who serve a key role in The program must be a training program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of American Medical www.americanmedtech.org Administrative Specialist medical office, clinic and hospital settings. This multi‐skilled practitioner is competent Health Education Schools (ABHES) or A medical office administrative program in a Technologists (AMT) in medical records management, insurance processing, coding and billing, post‐secondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a Regional management of practice finances, information processing, and fundamental office Accrediting Commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the management tasks. A medical administrative specialist is very familiar with clinical U.S. Department of Education, that includes a minimum of 720 clock‐hours (or and technical concepts required to coordinate administrative office functions in the equivalent) of training in medical office administrative skills (including a practical 153 healthcare setting. externship). Training program must have been structured to include at least the following content areas: 1) medical records management, 2) health care insurance processing, coding and billing, 3) office financial responsibilities, and 4) information processing Or an Applicant shall be certified as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (or equivalent) and possess a minimum of two (2)years experience working as a medical office administrative specialist. Or an applicant shall have been employed as a medical office administrative specialist for a minimum of five (5) years.

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Certified Medical Assistant AMAMA001 Allied health professionals who work primarily in ambulatory settings (clinics and To earn the CMA credential an individual must first enroll in, and graduate from, a American Association of www.aama‐ntl.org (CMA) medical offices) under the supervision of physicians. CMAs are capable of doing both CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program. An individual will attain Medical Assistants (AAMA) clinical and administrative procedures, and are educated and tested in such academic and clinical training in a variety of areas, and must complete an externship procedures. which is part of the program. Upon graduation from the program an individual must take, and pass, the AAMA CMA Certification Examination.

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Certified Medical Laboratory NATHA004 A Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant certification provides students with the skills To be eligible to earn an NHA Certification, candidates must have a High School National Healthcareer www.nhanow.com Assistant to perform analytical test that are crucial in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of Diploma or the equivalent and have successfully completed a training program or one Association disease. This certification helps an individual demonstrate their proficiency in year of work experience within the field. Candidates must provide written proof of assisting clinical laboratory personnel in the analysis of blood and body fluids, training or experience and/or documentation of education completion upon request. perform phlebotomy procedures, accession, centrifuge and separate serum or plasma To earn a Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) certification, candidates have from cells. Other duties include the delivery of specimens for testing and prepare 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete 125 multiple choice questions. Candidates must 155 special tests for reference laboratory pick up. pass with a 70% or higher.

An applicant may take the certification exam up to 12 months prior to graduation from an accredited high school or GED program and receive a provisional certification. Upon graduation, the candidate may apply to have their provisional certification converted to a full certification. Certified Medical AFHDI001 The CMT exam is designed to assess competency in medical transcription by The CMT exam targets an experienced medical transcriptionist with Professional Level The Association for www.ahdionline.org Transcriptionist determining if a candidate has the core knowledge and skills needed to practice 2 skills and knowledge as defined in the "Medical Transcriptionist Job Descriptions". Healthcare Documentation medical transcription effectively in a multispecialty acute‐care facility, where variable Although any candidate is “eligible” and granted permission to take the CMT Integrity (AHDI) specialties, document types, and difficulty of dictation necessitate an advanced level certification examination, two years of transcription experience in the acute care (or of clinical knowledge and interpretive ability. equivalent) setting is strongly suggested for success on the exam. The American 156 Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) awards the voluntary designation Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT), to those who earn a passing score on a certification examination.

Certified Nurse in the CCINS001 Identify registered nurses who have demonstrated professional achievement in Be currently licensed, without provision or condition, as a registered nurse in the Competency and www.cc‐institute.org Operating Room (CNOR) providing surgical nursing care. country where currently practicing surgical nursing; two years and 2400 hours of Credentialing Institute 157 Certification surgical practice as a registered nurse in an administrative, teaching, research, or (CCI) general staff capacity, either full‐ or part‐time; and be currently employed in surgical nursing, either full‐ or part‐time, at the time of application. Certified Nursing Assistant FDMQA002 The Nursing Assistance test measures an individual's knowledge of the core skills Candidates must pass the Prometric CNA Exam which is a two part examination, Florida Department of www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing required of nursing assistants. Designed for all health care support professionals, this consisting of a written and a performance (skills) section. The Written Test is a two‐ Health, Division of Medical test covers the following topics: Basic Emergency Care, Basic Human Needs and hour test with fifty (50) multiple‐choice questions written in English. The Manual Skills Quality Assurance Communication, Body Systems, Body Systems Disorders, Infection and Infection Evaluation requires the applicant to perform five (5) randomly selected nursing Control, Mental Health, Nutrition, Patient Care and Comfort, Role and Responsibility, assistant skills. A state‐approved training program is not required prior to 158 and Vital Signs. examination; however, it is strongly recommended. A high school diploma or its equivalent, or be 18 years of age, is required if the applicant is challenging the exam without completion of an approved training program. Applicants must pass a level 2 background screen prior to taking the exam. Nursing assistants certified out‐of‐state wishing to transfer their certification to Florida may apply for reciprocity. Certified Operations Manager CCIAC001 The CIAC‐Certified Operations Manager designation is applicable to professionals Eligibility for CIAC Certification as an Operations Manager requires current Call Center Industry www.ciac‐cert.org who are responsible for day‐to‐day, operational management of a contact center. Job employment in a contact center with a minimum of one to three years experience in Advisory Council (CIAC) 159 role responsibilities include: tactical management of the contact center, managing an operational management role. Requirements: four knowledge assessments; a staff, assessing technology needs, overseeing technology purchase and work product; a ''360'' on the job review; and a passing score of 75% is required on implementation, and administering the center's budget. each knowledge assessment. Certified Paralegal/ Certified NAOLA002 The Certifying Board for Legal Assistants is responsible for content, standards and Graduation from a legal assistant program that is: approved by the American Bar National Association of www.nala.org Legal Assistant (CP/CLA) administration of the Certified Legal Assistant Program. It is composed of legal Association; or An associate degree program; or a post‐baccalaureate certificate Legal Assistants, Inc. assistants who have received a CLA Specialist designation, attorneys and legal program in legal assistant studies; or a legal assistant program which consists of a 160 assistant educators. minimum of 60 semester hours (900 clock hours or 90 quarter hours) of which at least 15 semester hours (225 clock hours or 22.5 quarter hours) are substantive legal courses. The CLA/CP examination is a two‐day comprehensive examination based on fd ll d d

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Certified Patient Care NATHA006 A Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) works with doctors, nurses and other To be eligible to earn an NHA Certification, candidates must have a High School National Healthcareer www.nhanow.com Technician healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare Diploma or the equivalent and have successfully completed a training program or one Association environments. A CPCT duties may include basic patient care including performing year of work experience within the field. Candidates must provide written proof of safety checks on patient rooms, obtaining EKG readings, performing phlebotomy training or experience and/or documentation of education completion upon request. procedures, feeding, bathing or moving patients, and changing linens. To earn a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification, candidates have 1 hour and 50 minutes to complete 110 multiple choice questions. Content includes: Patient Care (48 questions), Safety (10 questions), Professional Responsibilities (5 161 questions), Infection Control (4 questions), Phlebotomy (23 questions), and EKG Monitoring (10 questions). Candidates must pass with a scaled score of 390 or higher out of 500.

An applicant may take the certification exam up to 12 months prior to graduation from an accredited high school or GED program and receive a provisional certification. Upon graduation, the candidate may apply to have their provisional certification converted to a full certification. Certified Phlebotomy AMSPT002 A Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomist) is an integral member of the medical One full year as a part‐time phlebotomist, or six months as a full‐time phlebotomist; American Society of www.aspt.org Technician laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from or a letter from a health care supervisor attesting that part of the job is procuring Phlebotomy Technicians patients by venipuncture or microtechniques. The Phlebotomy Technician facilitates blood specimens regularly; must be submitted with the membership application on (ASPT) 162 the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens, and is often the patient’s facility letterhead; or signature of supervisor/instructor on application attesting to the only contact with the medical laboratory. The need to assure quality and patient above. Successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program; MUST safety mandates strict professional behavior and standards of practice for have at least 100 documented successful venipunctures and 5 documented skin Phlebotomists. punctures and a current ASPT membership. A final exam is required. Certified Plant Supervisor (CPS) AFENG001 Associates for Facilities Engineering (AFE) provides certification, technical The Certified Plant Supervisor (CPS) certification requires 100 true/false and multiple‐Associates for Facilities www.afe.org information, and relevant resources for plant and facility operations and maintenance choice questions. A score of 70% is required to pass. Minimum of two years Engineering professionals worldwide. The CPS (Certified Plant Supervisor) review program has experience in plant/facility supervisory capacity or a minimum of three years in the 163 been designed for the supervisory professional. The certification covers the role of field overall with an employment verification form. the supervisor, communication skills, interpersonal skills, introduction to finance and budgeting, leadership and motivation, safety, time management and planning, business law, interviewing and hiring, conflict resolution and problem solving and Certified Professional Coder ‐ ACOPC003t A Certified b ildi Professional Coder‐Hospital (CPC‐H) is an individual who in addition to on Although not require, AAPC recommends having an associate’s degree. Requirements American Academy of www.aapc.com/certification/index.aspx Hospital Outpatient (CPC‐H®) the job experience as a medical coder has achieved a measurable level of knowledge include: Paying the examination fee at the time of application submission, Professional Coders (AACP) and expertise in coding of services, procedures and diagnoses for outpatient facilities. maintaining current membership with the AAPC and A CPC‐H® must have at least two years medical coding experience (member's with an apprentice designation are not 164 required to have two years medical coding experience.) Membership is required to be renewed annually and 36 Continuing Education Units (CEU's) must be submitted every two years for verification and authentication of expertise. Effective January 2010 all exams will be reported with exact scores. The CPC‐H® exam will report the top three areas of weakness. Certified Professional AMSPE001 The Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification is designed to evaluate the The process requires the candidate to write a 2500 word technical paper, in addition American Society of www.aspenational.com Estimator (CPE) CPE candidate’s overall knowledge of estimating which includes quantities, contract to taking two examinations. The first exam is a General Knowledge Exam (GKE) Professional Estimators 165 terms and conditions, cost reporting, ethics, and other fundamentals of estimating. consisting of over 500 questions across a broad variety of construction topics. The second test is the Discipline Specific Test (DST). These exams are a test of the candidate’s specific area of expertise Certified Professional Public UPPCC001 Obtaining a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation demonstrates a High School Diploma or GED; 96 contact hours in purchasing seminars/courses; and Universal Public www.uppcc.org Buyer (CPPB) standard of competency in the public purchasing profession. A CPPB designation five years total purchasing experience which must include three years of public Purchasing Certification indicates to the public that, having mastered a body of knowledge, one can make purchasing experience. An individual is also eligible with an Associate's degree; 96 Council 166 sound decisions that reflect maximum value for the taxpayer's dollar. contact hours in purchasing seminars/courses; and four years total purchasing experience which must include three years of public purchasing experience. A written examination and oral examination is required (the oral examinations are administered by a three member panel). Y Certified Professional Secretary IAOAP002 The outline for CPS certification is Office Systems and Technology, Office An applicant with a bachelor’s degree needs two years administrative experience. An International Association www.iaap‐hq.org (CPS) Administration, and Management. applicant with an associate degree needs three years administrative experience. An of Administrative applicant with no college degree needs four years administrative experience. CPS Professionals (IAAP) exam applicants may apply prior to having all experience/education complete, as long 167 as they are currently working in an administrative position, or are a full‐time student in a degree granting program. Plan to spend 8‐10 hours per week dedicated to intensive study of each area. Candidates may need 3‐6 hours of course work at community college level in the areas covered on Parts 1‐3 of the CPS exam. Certified Purchasing APSOC001 The Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) Certification is for professionals who have All CPP applicants are required to take and complete the self‐running online course American Purchasing www.american‐purchasing.com Professional (CPP) demonstrated the skills to successfully implement improved purchasing and supply "Business Ethics for Buyers and Sellers." A review of their academic achievements, Society 168 chain practices as part of a business solution in an organization. experience and contributions to the purchasing profession is made to award points in each of these categories. A minimum total of 100 points is required for the Certified Purchasing Professional classification. In addition, a three hour written exam is required Certified Registered Nurse First CCINS002 CRNFA certification is defined as the documented validation of the professional Requirements include: Certified Nurse in the Operating Room (CNOR) Certification; a Competency and www.cc‐institute.org Assistant (CRNFA) achievement of identified standards of practice by an individual registered nurse first BSN or an MSN degree and a copy of the diploma must accompany the application; Credentialing Institute assistant providing care for patients before, during, and after surgery. 2,000 hours (first assisting); and completion of an acceptable formal RNFA program. (CCI)

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Certified Respiratory Therapist NBFRC001 Respiratory therapists and respiratory therapy technician, also known as respiratory Applicants shall be 18 years of age or older. Applicants shall satisfy ONE of the National Board for www.nbrc.org (CRT) care practitioners, evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other following educational requirements: A) Applicants shall have a minimum of an Respiratory Care cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of a physician, respiratory associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program accredited by the therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or accredited by the treatments and diagnostic procedures, including the supervision of respiratory Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).B) therapy technicians. Respiratory therapy technicians follow specific, well‐defined Applicants enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program in an institution respiratory care procedures under the direction of respiratory therapists and offering a baccalaureate degree may be admitted to the CRT Examination with a 170 physicians. "special certificate of completion" issued by a sponsoring educational institution. The CoARC will authorize such institutions to issue the "special certificate of completion" at the advanced‐level following completion of the science, general academic and respiratory therapy coursework commensurate with the requirements for accreditation. The examination consists of 160 multiple‐choice questions (140 scored items and 20 pretest items) distributed among three major content areas: clinical data, equipment and therapeutic procedures. An associate’s degree is required for entry into the field. Most programs award associate’s or bachelor’s degrees and prepare graduates for jobs as advanced respiratory therapists Certified Securities Processing SECOF001 Securities and commodities sales agents, also called brokers, stockbrokers, registered Core course credits: 42 Concentration course credits; two years in the Securities Securities Operations www.soforum.com Specialist (CSPS) representatives, account executives, or financial consultants, perform a variety of Industry; Core Securities Operations Exam (Specialist) Exam for Selected Forum tasks, depending on their specific job duties. Most securities and commodities sales Concentration; and one recommendation from an industry professional senior to the 171 agents serve individual investors; others specialize in institutional investors, such as candidate. banks and pension funds. In institutional investing, sales agents usually concentrate on a specific financial product, such as stocks, bonds, options, annuities, or commodity futures. Certified Software IOEEE001 The CSDP program is the sole brand name professional credential in software Certification requirements are a bachelor’s degree, CSDA certification holder, an Institute of Electrical and www.computer.org 172 Development Professional development. The program is intended for mid‐level software development and educator at the post‐baccalaureate level and full member of the IEEE. Electronics Engineers (CSDP) software engineering professionals. (IEEE) Computer Society

Y Certified Solidworks Associate SOLID001 Solidworks certifications can be used as a benchmark to measure a person's Candidates must take a 3 hour exam and have a minimum passing grade of 70% in the Dassault Systems www.solidworks.com/pages/services/Tr (CSWA) knowledge and competency with Solidwork mechanical design software. A Certified areas of: sketch entities; sketch tools; sketch relations; boss and cut features; fillets Solidworks Corporation aining/Training.html Solidworks Associate (CSWA) will stand out from the crowd in today's competitive job and chamfers; linear, circular and fill patterns; dimensions; feature conditions ‐ start market. CSWA certification is proof Solidworks expertise and cutting‐edge skills that and end; mass properties; materials; inserting components; standard mates; 173 businesses seek out and reward. reference geometry; drawing sheets and views; dimensions and model items; annotations; and COSMOXpress.

Y Certified Solidworks SOLID002 A Certified Solidworks Professional is an individual that has successfully passed the Candidates must take a 3 hour exam and have a minimum passing grade of 75% in the Dassault Systems www.solidworks.com/pages/services/Tr 174 Professional (CSWP) advanced skills examination. Each CSWP has proven their ability to design and areas of Mechanical Design and Design Validation. Solidworks Corporation aining/Training.html analyze parametric parts and moveable assemblies using a variety of complex features in Solidworks Certified Surgical Technologist NBOST001 Certification provides evidence to employers, colleagues in the field and the general Must be a graduate of a surgical technology program accredited by the Commission The National Board of www.nbstsa.org (CST) public that certified surgical technologists and first assistants meet national on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau Surgical Technology and 175 standards. The choice to become certified demonstrates pride in the profession and a of Health Education Schools (ABHES) (programs usually take approx. one year to Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) desire to be recognized for mastery of skills unique to surgical technology, as well as complete). Or if you are currently or previous certified as a CST. an on‐going commitment to quality patient care. Certified Survey Technician ACOSM001 This four‐level certification program for surveying technicians throughout the United The CST training program is 12‐15 wks. Level I requires a four hour exam; Level II American Congress on www.nspsmo.org (CST) States indicates official recognition by The American Congress on Surveying and requires 3,000 hrs of surveying experience (1.5 years) and a six hour exam; Level III‐ Surveying and Mapping ‐ Mapping ‐ National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS‐ACSM) that a person has 7,000 hrs (3.5 years) of surveying experience and a six hour exam; Level IV ‐ 11,000 National Society of demonstrated that he or she is minimally competent to perform surveying tasks at a hrs (5.5 years) of surveying experience and a final essay exam. Professional Surveyors specified technical level.

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Y Certified Temporary‐Staffing NAOPS001 Since 1961, the National Association of Personnel Services has been certifying CTS candidates should be experienced in temporary staffing. Position experience National Association of www.recruitinglife.com/EduCert/qualify Specialist (CTS) recruiting and staffing professionals nationally. Today, there are more than 10,000 includes: owner, partner, manager or staffing professional working full time in a Personnel Services .cfm professionals designated as Certified Personnel Consultants (CPC) or Certified temporary service business. The CTS examination is required. Temporary‐Staffing Specialists (CTS). Over 300 professionals are dually certified, a trend that continues to grow as the market and demand dictates more blended 177 capabilities.

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Certified Veterinary Assistant FLVMA002 Veterinary Assistant Training is designed to familiarize new assistants and other This CVA course of study blends four essential elements into a program that leads the Florida Veterinary Medical www.fvma.com/ (CVA) hospital staff with the myriad of procedures performed daily in the animal hospital. certification as a veterinary assistant: Association Level One will educate veterinarian assistants in the essential skills and knowledge Online Curriculum ‐ 10 units comprised of approximately 100 veterinary videos and needed to become effective contributors to the veterinary medical care team. Level Power Point presentations; Two benefits specialty practice from the reception desk to the patient care Work Experience ‐ A 90‐day (500 hours) working apprenticeship in the veterinary 178 technicians. It will help veterinary professionals fulfill their career goals at their own hospital of your choice; pace, while enhancing the ability of the practice to care for patients and communicate Practical Skills ‐ The CVA student must demonstrate numerous hands‐on skills for with clients. their supervisor; and a CVA Final Exam. Once the applicant has successfully achieved Level One certification, they must Complete six months (180 day work experience/ 1000 hours) at Level One before they are eligible to sit for the Level Two exam. Certified Welder AWELD001 The Certified Welder program is a performance‐based program with no prerequisite Pass the required performance based certification examination. An individual must American Welding Society www.aws.org 179 courses or certifications required. The Certified Welder (CW) program test to deposit a sound weld that will be inspected by an AWS Certified Welding Inspector procedures used in the structural steel, petroleum pipelines, sheet metal and (CWI). chemical refinery welding industries Certified Wireless Network CWNPT001 CWNA is the foundation‐level wireless LAN (Local Area Network) certification for the Individuals must attend the Wireless Networking I class (five day course); pass the CWNP (Wireless Network www.cwnp.com 180 Administrator (CWNA) industry‐standard Program. It is the starting point for wireless training and CWNA Certification Exam (PW0‐100) of 60 multiple‐choice questions; and a score of Training) certification. CWNA covers a broad range of wireless LAN topics focused on 802.11 at least 70 percent is required to pass the exam. wireless technology rather than vendor‐specific products Chief Architect Certified CARCH002 The certification provide an achievement process for demonstrating competency in The User Certification Exam is a half‐day proctored exam consisting of hands‐on use Chief Architect, Inc www.chiefarchitect.com 181 Apprentice using Chief Architect software (drafting, designers, architects, building and of the program with fill‐in‐the‐blank questions developed from over 20 competency remodeling of Certification is available to Professional Designers, Academic areas. Instructors and Students Chief Architect User CARCH001 The Certification program is designed to provide an achievement process for The User Certification Exam is a 4‐hour proctored exam consisting of hands‐on use of Chief Architect, Inc www.chiefarchitect.com Certification demonstrating competency in using Chief Architect software. Certification is the program with fill‐in‐the‐blank questions developed from over 20 competency 182 available to Professional Designers, Academic Instructors and Students. areas. Available to students enrolled in drafting, design and architectural programs with at least six (6) relevant credit hours. Users issued certification upon successfully passing the exam Cisco Certified Architect CISCO009 Cisco Certified Architect is the highest level of accreditation achievable within the Prerequisite: Valid CCDE certification. Three main components in the Cisco Certified Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Cisco Career Certification Program. It recognizes the architectural expertise of Architect Certification process: (1) Application for entry into the program; (2) Pre‐ 183 network designers who can gather business requirements and objectives necessary to Board Exam work; and (3) Board Exam. produce a blueprint for an integrate, large‐scale, complex, global network.

Cisco Certified Design CISCO001 Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) validates knowledge required to design Prerequisites: CCNA level knowledge and Building Cisco Multi‐layer Switched Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com 184 Associate (CCDA®) routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, and Networks (BCMSN) level knowledge. Required exam: 640‐863 DESGN , 90 minutes broadband access for business organizations. (65 questions). Recommended Training: Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) Cisco Certified Design Expert CISCO010 CCDE validates advanced network infrastructure design principles and fundamentals Recommended the candidate have an in‐depth understanding of network design in Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com (CCDE) for large networks. It also allows a network professional to demonstrate an ability to the areas of routing, tunneling, Quality of Service, Management, Cost, Capacity, and 185 develop solutions which address planning, design, integration, optimization, Security. Minimum of seven years job experience. To become certified, candidate operations, security and ongoing support focused at the infrastructure level for must pass both a two‐hour written qualification exam AND the CCDE Practical exam. customer networks Cisco Certified Design CISCO002 The CCDP certification indicates advanced journeyman knowledge of intelligent Three required exams: 642‐901 BSCI and 642‐812 BCMSN; and 642‐873 ARCH or 642‐ Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Professional (CCDP) network design concepts and principles. A CCDP credentialed network professional 871 ARCH. Recommended Training: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI); 186 can discuss, design, and create advanced addressing and routing, security, network Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN); Designing Cisco Network management, data center, and IP multicast complex multi‐layered enterprise Service Architecture (ARCH); and Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures architectures that include virtual private networking and wireless domains. (ARC). Cisco Certified Entry Network CISCO003 CCENT has been created to address the need for networking professionals with a solid The 640‐822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) is the exam Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Technician (CCENT) practical understanding of modern TCP/IP networks built with Cisco hardware, and associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician certification and a will certify practical skills required for entry‐level network support positions. tangible first step in achieving the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.1 course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office 187 network. The exam includes topics on networking fundamentals; connecting to a WAN; basic security and wireless concepts; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; configuring RIPv2, static and default routing; implementing NAT and DHCP; and configuring simple networks. This exam is a 75 minute exam with 40‐50 questions. Cisco Certified Internetwork CISCO018 CCIE R&S certifies the expert‐level skills required to plan, prepare, operate, monitor The CCIE R&S written exam is a two‐hour qualification exam with 90‐110 questions Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Expert Routing and Switching and troubleshoot complex converged networks. Professionals who achieve CCIE have taken online at a Cisco authorized Pearson VUE testing center. The questions are a (CCIE® Routing & Switching) demonstrated their technical skills at the highest level. combination of multiple choice and more complex, interactive items that assess technical knowledge on topics such as IP, IP routing, bridging and switch‐related technologies, and some equipment commands. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. 188 Candidates for CCIE R&S certification must first pass a written qualification exam and then the corresponding hands‐on lab exam. Each written exam version is offered first in beta form. A passing grade on the beta qualifies a candidate to schedule the lab exam. A candidate is expected to have an in‐depth understanding of the topics in the exam blueprints and strongly encouraged to have three to five years of job experience before attempting certification. The overall exam score will be reported on a scale from 300‐1000.

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Cisco Certified Internetwork CISCO019 The CCIE Security Certification certifies expertise with specific security protocols and The CCIE Security written exam is a two‐hour qualification exam with 100 questions Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Expert Security (CCIE Security) components, as well as IP and IP routing. taken online at a Cisco authorized Pearson VUE testing center. The questions cover areas such as security protocols, operating systems, application protocols, security technologies, and Cisco security applications. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The overall written exam score will be reported on a scale from 300‐1000.

Candidates for CCIE Security certification must first pass a written qualification exam and then the corresponding hands‐on lab exam. Each written exam version is offered 189 first in beta form. A passing grade on the beta qualifies a candidate to schedule the lab exam. The CCIE Security lab exam begins with a brief Core Knowledge section, consisting of four questions requiring a short typed response, generally no more than four or five words. Candidate have up to 30 minutes to complete the four questions and may move on to the rest of the exam if they finish early. No access to the Cisco documentation is provided during this part of the exam and candidates may not return to the Core Knowledge questions once they have moved on. Core Knowledge questions cover material from the list of exam topics and well‐prepared candidates should be able to answer the questions without difficulty. All candidates must pass the Core Knowledge section in order to achieve CCIE certification. Cisco Certified Internetwork CISCO020 CCIE Service Provider certifies expert‐level knowledge and skill for building an The CCIE Service Provider written exam is a two‐hour qualification exam with 90‐110 Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Expert Service Provider (CCIE extensible Service Provider infrastructure to deliver rich managed services. questions taken online at a Cisco authorized Pearson VUE testing center. The Service Provider) questions cover areas such as Layer 2 networking, IP protocols, MPLS, VPN, security, quality of service and high availability technologies. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The overall written exam score will be reported on a scale from 300‐1000.

Candidates for CCIE Service Provider certification must first pass a written qualification exam and then the corresponding hands‐on lab exam. Each written exam 190 version is offered first in beta form. A passing grade on the beta qualifies a candidate to schedule the lab exam. The CCIE Service Provider lab exam begins with a brief Core Knowledge section, consisting of four questions requiring a short typed response, generally no more than four or five words. Candidate have up to 30 minutes to complete the four questions and may move on to the rest of the exam if they finish early. No access to the Cisco documentation is provided during this part of the exam and candidates may not return to the Core Knowledge questions once they have moved on. Core Knowledge questions cover material from the list of exam topics and well‐prepared candidates should be able to answer the questions without difficulty. All candidates must pass the Core Knowledge section in order to achieve CCIE Cisco Certified Internetwork CISCO021 Note: The certifying agency will no longer be issuing this certification after July 1, The ifiCCIE iStorage Networking written exam is a two‐hour qualification exam with 90‐ Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Expert Storage Networking 2013. The CCIE Storage Networking certifies expert‐level knowledge of intelligent 110 questions taken online at a Cisco authorized Pearson VUE testing center. The (CCIE Storage Networking) storage solutions using multiple transport options over long distances. questions cover areas such as storage device protocols, troubleshooting tools, storage (Retired as of July 1, 2013) networking design, applications, and advanced management. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The overall written exam score will be reported on a scale from 300‐1000.

Candidates for CCIE Storage Networking certification must first pass a written qualification exam and then the corresponding hands‐on lab exam. Each written exam version is offered first in beta form. A passing grade on the beta qualifies a candidate 191 to schedule the lab exam. The CCIE Storage Networking lab exam begins with a brief Core Knowledge section, consisting of four questions requiring a short typed response, generally no more than four or five words. Candidate have up to 30 minutes to complete the four questions and may move on to the rest of the exam if they finish early. No access to the Cisco documentation is provided during this part of the exam and candidates may not return to the Core Knowledge questions once they have moved on. Core Knowledge questions cover material from the list of exam topics and well‐prepared candidates should be able to answer the questions without difficulty. All candidates must pass the Core Knowledge section in order to achieve CCIE certification. Cisco Certified Internetwork CISCO022 Certified CCIE Voice experts are capable of building and configuring complex end‐to‐ The CCIE Voice written exam is a two‐hour qualification exam with 100 questions Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Expert Voice (CCIE Voice) end telephony networks, troubleshooting and resolving VoIP‐related problems and taken online at a Cisco authorized Pearson VUE testing center. The questions cover ensuring quality of service using in‐depth understanding of Layer 2 and 3 network areas such as technologies and applications that comprise a Cisco Enterprise VoIP infrastructure. solution. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The overall written exam score will be reported on a scale from 300‐1000. Candidates for CCIE Voice certification must first pass a written qualification exam and then the corresponding hands‐on lab exam. Each written exam version is offered 192 first in beta form. A passing grade on the beta qualifies a candidate to schedule the lab exam. The CCIE Voice lab exam is an eight‐hour, hands‐on exam which requires you to configure a Cisco enterprise voice solution over an IP network. Although basic network connectivity is provided, you will be responsible for configuring the pre‐ installed applications to satisfy the requirements of the lab, and to troubleshoot important parameters of a voice network, such as quality of service, VLANs, gateways and gatekeepers.

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Cisco Certified Internetwork CISCO023 The Cisco CCIE Wireless certification assesses and validates wireless expertise. The CCIE Wireless written exam is a two‐hour qualification exam with 100 questions Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Expert Wireless (CCIE Wireless) Candidates who pass the CCIE Wireless certification exams must demonstrate broad taken online at a Cisco authorized Pearson VUE testing center. The questions cover theoretical knowledge of wireless networking and a solid understanding of wireless areas will validate that professionals have the expertise to plan, design, implement, LAN technologies from Cisco. operate and troubleshoot Enterprise WLAN networks. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The overall written exam score will be reported on a scale from 300‐1000.

Candidates for CCIE Wireless certification must first pass a written qualification exam 193 and then the corresponding hands‐on lab exam. Each written exam version is offered first in beta form. A passing grade on the beta qualifies a candidate to schedule the lab exam. The CCIE lab exam is an eight‐hour, hands‐on exam which requires you to configure a series of networks to given specifications. The lab focuses on implementing Enterprise WLAN solutions, such as implementing the Autonomous infrastructure, Unified infrastructure, Unified Controllers and AP’s, Unified WCS and Location and implementing Voice over Wireless. Candidates are expected to demonstrate expert level wireless skills as well as troubleshooting skills to diagnose and solve issues as part of the CCIE lab exam Cisco Certified Network CISCO004 The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, Cisco Certified Network Associate Exam‐ 90 min. Candidates can prepare for this Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com 194 Associate (CCNA) configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium‐size routed and switched networks, exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 and including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites. the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0 courses.

Cisco Certified Network CISCO011 The 640‐553 IINS exam is associated with the CCNA Security certification. The 640‐553 A valid CCNA or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre‐requisite. The 640‐553 Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Associate Security (CCNA® exam tests a candidate's knowledge of securing Cisco routers and switches and their Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) exam is required for the CCNA Security) associated networks. It leads to validated skills for installation, troubleshooting and Security certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of securing Cisco monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of routers and switches and their associated networks. The following course is the data and devices and develops competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its recommended training for this exam: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) 195 security infrastructure. v1.0.

The CCNA Security curriculum emphasizes core security technologies, the installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices, and competency in the Cisco Certified Network CISCO012 The Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA® Voice) validates associate‐level Candidates for CCNA Voice must take one of two exams (640‐460 IIUC or 642‐436 Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Associate Voice (CCNA® Voice) knowledge and skills required to administer a voice network. The Cisco® CCNA Voice CVOICE 6.0) The 640‐460 Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications (IIUC) certification confirms that the required skill set for specialized job roles in voice exam is associated with the CCNA Voice certification. This exam confirms basic IP technologies such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice telephony installation, configuration, and maintenance skills by testing a candidate's manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, knowledge of implementing and configuring small‐ to medium sized IP Telephony call control, and voicemail solutions. solutions using Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express, Cisco Unity Express, and the UC500 Smart Business Communications System solutions. Exam 640‐460 IIUC 196 requires candidates to answer 60‐70 questions within a 90 minute period.

The 642‐436 Cisco Voice over IP (CVOICE) is the exam associated with the Cisco Certified Voice Professional CCVP® certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the foundational elements of VOIP calls, and the description of dial plans, and the implementation of gateways, gatekeepers and IP‐IP gateways. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the CVOICE Cisco Voice over IP course. Candidates have 75 minutes to answer 60‐70 questions.

Cisco Certified Network CISCO013 The CCNA Wireless Certification exam, 640‐721, validates candidate’s skills in the The 640‐721 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Network Essential (IUWNE) exam is Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Associate Wireless (CCNA® configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically those the exam associated with the CCNA Wireless certification. This exam tests a 197 Wireless) networks using Cisco equipment. The exam covers configuring, monitoring and candidate's knowledge of installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting small troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise networks. to medium‐size WLANs. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Network Essential (IUWNE) course. Examinees have 90 minutes to complete 75 85 questions Cisco Certified Network CISCO005 Indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network Four required exams‐ 642‐901 BSCI, 642‐812 BCMSN, 642‐825 ISCW, 642‐845 ONT; Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Professional (CCNP) professional can install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks for Recommended Training‐ Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks, Building Cisco 198 enterprise organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes. The Multilayer Switched Networks, Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks, content emphasizes topics such as security, converged networks, quality of service and Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks. (QoS), virtual private networks (VPN) and broadband technologies. Cisco Certified Network CISCO007 CCVP validates advance knowledge and skills in implementing, operating, configuring, Prerequisites: CCNA Voice or any CCIE Certification. Five Required exam(s): 642‐436 Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Professional (CCNP) Voice and troubleshooting a converged IP network. CVOICE; 642‐446 CIPT1; 642‐642 QoS; 642‐456 CIPT2; and 642‐426 TUC Recommended Training: Cisco Voice over IP (CVOICE v6.0) and Cisco Voice over IP 199 Fundamentals (CVF v1.0); Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager Part 1 (CIPT1 v6.0); Quality of Service (QoS); Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager Part 1 (CIPT2 v6.0); and Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications St (TUC 10) Cisco Certified Network CISCO017 CCNP Wireless certification exams (642‐731, 642‐736, 642‐741 and 642‐746) address A candidate for this certification must past four separate exams. The four exams are: Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Professional Wireless (CCNP® the need for designing, implementing, and operating Cisco Wireless networks and Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey (642‐731); Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless) mobility infrastructures and emphasizes wireless networking principles and theory. Wireless Voice Networks (642‐741); Implementing Cisco Unified Mobility Services The certification also recognizes the expertise and technical acumen of wireless (642‐746); and Implementing Advanced Cisco Unified Wireless Security (642‐736). 200 professionals who can assess and translate network business requirements into technical specifications that in turn, are incorporated into successful installations.

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CompTIA A+ Certification COMPT001 CompTIA A+ confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, Two exams are necessary to be certified: CompTIA A+ Essentials, exam code 220‐701; Computing Technology www.comptia.org configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. and CompTIA A+ Practical Application, exam code 220‐702. Each exam consists of 100 Industry Association exam questions with a test time limit of 90 minutes. (CompTIA)

CompTIA A+ Essentials measures the necessary competencies of an entry‐level IT 201 professional with a recommended 500 hours of hands‐on experience in the lab or field. It tests for technical understanding of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism now required of all entry‐level IT professionals. Examinees must pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials with 675 or higher (on a scale of 100‐900). CompTIA CDIA+ Certification COMPT002 The CompTIA Certified Document Imaging Architect (CDIA+) credential validates the Must pass the CompTIA A+ exam‐ 85 question exam; 90 minutes. Computing Technology www.comptia.org knowledge of professionals who deliver document imaging solutions. It is a vendor‐ Industry Association 202 neutral certification that proves expertise in the technologies and best practices used (CompTIA) to plan, design, and specify a document imaging, management system.

CompTIA CTP+ (Retired as of COMPT003 Note: The certifying agency has retired this certification as of December 31, 2012. Examinees have 90 minute to complete the 90 question exam. Requires passing score Computing Technology www.comptia.org December 31, 2012) CompTIA Convergence+ validates the knowledge and skills in the area of of 720 (scale of 100‐900). Industry Association Communications Technologies (CT), where datacomm, (CompTIA) 203 telephony/telecommunications, video and broadcast multimedia technologies There are no prerequisites, and candidates are not required to submit an application combine into a single IP‐based delivery system. It is an international, vendor‐neutral or complete additional hours of continuing education. It is recommended that certification that recognizes a technician's ability to design, implement and manage candidates are CompTIA Network+ certified and have 18 to 24 months of work both data and voice networking. experience in areas that include data networking, VoIP, and other convergence CompTIA Linux+ (Powered by COMPT005 Earning a CompTIA Linux+ certification proves that a candidate can explain Individualsltdth with li a minimum of six to 12 months of practical Linux experience are Computing Technology www.comptia.org LPI ) fundamental open source resources/licenses, demonstrate knowledge of user eligible for the CompTIA Linux+ certification. The certification exam is 90 minutes and Industry Association 204 administration, understand file permissions/software configurations and manage 98 questions. The minimum passing score is 675 on a scale of 100‐900. (CompTIA) local storage devices and network protocols.

CompTIA Network+ COMPT006 It is an international, vendor‐neutral certification that recognizes a technician's ability Network+ Certification Exam‐ 90 minutes, 85 questions; nine months networking Computing Technology www.comptia.org Certification to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, experience recommended, but not required. (CompTIA Network+ certified Industry Association configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. professionals who want to diversify their base knowledge in other areas should also (CompTIA) consider pursuing CompTIA Security+, Server+ or Convergence+).

The current version of CompTIA Network+, exam code N10‐005, was released Dec. 1, 205 2011. The revised objectives address virtual networking and give increased attention to network security and coverage of the seven‐layer OSI (Open System Interconnection) model.

The previous version, exam code N10‐004, will be available through Aug. 31, 2012.

Y CompTIA PDI+ COMPT012 CompTIA PDI+ is an entry level certification that proves competence in basic It is recommended that entry‐level candidates have foundation‐level knowledge or Computing Technology www.comptia.org maintenance of printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines. It covers a technician's hands‐on experience working with printing and document imaging devices. The Industry Association 206 understanding of basic electromechanical components and tools, print engine and certification exam is 90 minutes and 85 questions. The minimum passing score is 675 (CompTIA) scan processes and components, color theory, connectivity and networking. on a scale of 100‐900.

CompTIA Project+ COMPT007 CompTIA Project+ is a globally recognized project management certification that The CompTIA Project+ exam is required. The exam covers pre‐project set‐ Computing Technology www.comptia.org identifies qualified and quality project managers. The CompTIA Project+ certification up/initiating; project planning; project execution and delivery; change, control and Industry Association is an international, vendor‐neutral certification that covers the entire project life cycle communication; and project closure. Recommended experience is one year (CompTIA) 207 from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure. managing, directing, or participating in small to medium scale projects. CompTIA Project+ covers the business and technical project management skills needed to successfully manage business projects. It emphasizes getting buy‐in from stakeholders, proper scheduling and budget control. CompTIA Security + COMPT008 Earning a CompTIA Security+ certification demonstrates proof of knowledge and It is recommended that CompTIA Security+ candidates have at least two years of on‐ Computing Technology www.comptia.org expertise in security topics, such as communication security, infrastructure security, the‐job technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security along with the Industry Association 208 cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack and operational and CompTIA Network+ certification. The certification exam is 90 minutes and 100 (CompTIA) organization security. questions. The minimum passing score is 750 on a scale of 100‐900.

CompTIA Server+ Certification COMPT009 CompTIA Server+ validates the knowledge and skills of advanced IT technicians. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Server+ candidates Computing Technology www.comptia.org 209 CompTIA Server+ certifies technical knowledge in areas such as RAID, SCSI and hold a CompTIA A+ certification; for individuals with 18‐24 months of experience with Industry Association multiple CPUs, as well as capabilities with server issues, including disaster recovery. Industry Standard Server Architecture (ISSA) technology. CompTIA Server+ Exam‐ 80 (CompTIA) questions 90 minutes Concrete Flatwork AMCII001 A Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a craftsman who has demonstrated the ability to To become a Flatwork Finisher, ACI will grant certification only to those applicants American Concrete www.aci‐int.org Finisher/Technician (ACI place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork (a Concrete who obtain a passing grade on the written examination, and possess either: 1) One Institute International Craftsman Certification Flatwork Technician is a person who is knowledgeable about Flatwork Finisher proper year (1500 hours) of approved work experience and successfully complete the ACI (ACI) Program) procedures, but who lacks sufficient work experience to qualify as a Concrete performance examination or 2) Possess three years (4500 hours) of approved work 210 Flatwork Finisher). The program requires knowledge in the following areas of experience and successfully complete the Alternative Performance Affidavit (Form concrete construction: Basic concrete technology; Concrete materials and mix D16). Individuals with Flatwork Technician certification can upgrade to full Flatwork proportioning; Concrete control tests; Proper use of finishing tools; Placing, Finisher status upon submittal and approval of sufficient work experience, and consolidation, and finishing; Edging, jointing, curing, and protection. successful completion of the ACI performance evaluation.

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Concrete Strength Testing AMCII002 A Concrete Strength Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the American Concrete Institute International (ACI) will grant certification only to those American Concrete www.aci‐int.org Technician (CSTT) knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of four basic applicants who meet both of the following requirements: a passing grade on the ACI Institute International ASTM laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive written examination; and successful completion of the ACI performance examination. (ACI) and flexural strength. The one‐hour written examination is "closed book" and consists of approximately 40 multiple choice questions. There are at least eight questions on each of the ASTM 211 Standards. To pass the written examination, both of the following conditions must be met: at least 60 percent correct for each of the required standards; and a minimum score of 70 percent overall. The performance examination is also "closed book" and requires actual demonstration of the required ASTM Standards. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform or describe all of the required procedures for each standard. Dental Hygienist FLSBD001 Dental Hygienists are licensed and trained to provide the following services: patient An applicant is entitled to take the examination to practice dental hygiene in Florida if Florida State Board of www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dentistry/ind screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the he/she: 1) Is 18 years of age or older; 2) is a graduate of a dental hygiene college or Dentistry ex.html health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental taking blood pressure and pulse; taking and developing dental radiographs (x‐rays); Association or its successor agency, if any; and 3) has successfully completed the removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth; National Board of Dental Hygiene examination within 10 years of the date of applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides); teaching application. Once qualified, an applicant must successfully complete the following to patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; counseling be licensed as a dental hygienist in Florida: 1) A written examination on the laws and 212 patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health; making impressions of rules of the state regulating the practice of dental Hygiene; 2) A practical or clinical patients' teeth for study casts; and performing documentation and office examination, which shall be administered and graded by dentists and dental management activities. hygienists licensed in this state and employed by the department. The practical or clinical portion of the examination consists of two parts. One part of the clinical examination consists of a computer based assessment involving simulated patients and one part of the clinical examination consists of a patient based assessment. An applicant must successfully complete both portions of the examination within a thirteen month period in order to qualify for licensure. Electronics Systems Associate ISCET002 Open to anyone interested in electronics, including a technician or student. The ESA Certificates are awarded for passing each exam of the 4 parts of the ESA program, DC, International Society of www.iscet.org/certification/index.html (ESA) covers DC, AC, Semi and Digital in 4 parts. Certificates are awarded for passing each AC, Semi‐conductor and Digital. Certified Electronics of the 4 parts. Once all 4 certificates are earned the Associate Certified Electronics Technicians 213 Technician (CET) is awarded. The ESA program offers advantages to the student and the instructors that the Associate level CET program does not offer. ESA certificates are issued for life, but are subject to the Registration requirements. Emergency Medical Technician NREMT001 An emergency medical technician is a person trained and certified to appraise and National EMT certification requires successful completion of both a cognitive and National Registry of www.nremt.org (EMT) initiate the administration of emergency care for victims of trauma or acute illness psychomotor exam. Passed portions of the exam (both cognitive and psychomotor) Emergency Medical before or during transportation of victims to a health care facility. remain valid for a twelve (12) month period. Cognitive Exam is an online computer Technicians adaptive test (CAT). The exam questions range from 70 to 120 with a maximum allowed time of 2 hours. Cognitive exam covers: Airway, Ventilation, Oxygenation; Trauma; Cardiology; Medical; and EMS Operations Effective January 1, 2012 the following additional content may be included on the Cognitive Exam: Pulse oximetry; ATV; Humidified oxygen; Partial rebreather mask, simple face mask, Venturi mask, tracheostomy mask; Mechanical CPR device; Hemorrhage control (direct/tourniquet); Oral aspirin; Assisting patients w/self medication. Items related to patient care are focused on adult patients (85%) and 214 pediatric patients (15%). In order to pass the exam, a candidate must meet a standard level of competency. The passing standard is defined by the ability to provide safe and effective entry level emergency medical care. Psychomotor Exam‐ A candidate must demonstrate competence in the following skills during your course: Patient assessment/mgmt of a trauma patient; Patient assessment/mgmt of a medical patient; Cardiac arrest management/AED; Bag‐valve‐ mask ventilation of an apneic patient; Spinal immobilization (both seated and supine patient); Long bone fracture immobilization; Joint dislocation immobilization; Traction splinting; Bleeding control/shock management; Upper airway adjuncts and suction; Mouth‐to‐mouth ventilation with supplemental oxygen; and Supplemental oxygen administration to a breathing patient.

Engineering Core Certification FLENG001 The engineering Core Certification represents acknowledgement by industry of the Prior to march 31 of each year, PLTW Pathways to Engineering teachers submit the Florida Engineering Society www.fleng.org core or foundational engineering skills and knowledge achieved by secondary names of students meeting the above criteria to the Florida PLTW Director for students enrolled in Project lead the Way's (PLTW) Pathways to Engineering (PTE) validation. Upon verification of eligibility, the Florida PLTW Director will submit the 215 curriculum. To earn the certification, students must pass the end‐of‐course list of certification candidates to the Florida Engineering Society (FES) for generation assessments for any three PTE courses with a minimum score of eighty (80) percent. of the official certificate. FES will prepare and mail certificates to students within 30 days of receiving the list of candidates. all exams are administered by Northwest Educational Association (NWEA) via an online testing portal. FAA Advanced Ground FEDAA014 A certified advanced ground instructor is authorized to provide ground training, flight To be eligible for ground instructor certificate: be at least 18 years of age; able to Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates Instructor reviews, and recommendations for knowledge tests in the aeronautical knowledge read, write, speak, and understand English; and meet any other requirements as Administration 216 area required for the issuance of a commercial pilot, airline transport pilot, sport outlined in the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 61. Pass knowledge tests on the pilot, recreational pilot, or private pilot certificate. fundamentals of instructing and a flight or ground instructor knowledge test specific to the instructor rating sought with a minimum score of 70 percent.

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FAA Aircraft Dispatcher FEDAA019 An aircraft dispatcher is authorized to exercise responsibility with the pilot in A person must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible to take the aircraft dispatcher Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates command in the operational control of a flight. This includes authority over initiating, knowledge test. For an aircraft dispatcher certificate a person must be at least 23 Administration conducting, or terminating company flights. years of age; be able to read, speak, write, and understand English; meet any other requirements as outlined in the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 65 as well as pass the required knowledge test and practical skills test. An applicant must present documented evidence that he or she has at least 2 years of experience within 3 years 217 of the application date in one or any combination of the following areas: (1) military operations as a pilot; flight navigator; or meteorologist. (2) aircraft operations as an assistant in dispatching air carrier aircraft; pilot; flight engineer; or meteorologist. (3) aircraft operations as an air traffic controller; or flight service specialist. (4) aircraft operations performing duties that the Administrator finds provide equivalent experience or a statement of graduation showing that the person has successfully completed an approved aircraft dispatcher course. FAA Airframe Mechanic FEDAA004 Airframe mechanics are authorized to work on any part of the aircraft except the An individual can get the experience to become a certified power plant or airframe Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates instruments, power plants, and propellers. Combination airframe and powerplant mechanic in one of three ways: attend one of the 170 Federal Aviation Regulations Administration mechanics—called A&P mechanics—work on all parts of the plane except the (FAR) part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools nationwide (12 months and 218 instruments. Most mechanics working on civilian aircraft today are A&P mechanics. 24 months); work an FAA Repair Station or FBO under the supervision of a certified mechanic for 18 months for each certificate, or 30 months for both; or join one of the armed services and get training and experience in aircraft maintenance. An individual must take oral and practical tests as well as written tests. A Designated FAA Airline Transport Pilot FEDAA012 The Airline Transport Pilot License (ATP) is the highest level of aircraft pilot MhiBe at leastEi 23 years ofi ageth and havel ad minimumti l tt of 1500Th hoursl ofd flightti experience; l tt Be Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates (ATP) certification. Those certified as Airline Transport Pilots are authorized to act as pilot‐in able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language; Administration command of an aircraft in air carrier service in aircraft with a maximum gross weight Be of good moral character; Hold at least a commercial pilot certificate and an over 12,500 pounds. instrument rating; or meet the military experience requirements under §61.73 219 (Federal Aviation Regulations) to qualify for a commercial pilot certificate, and an instrument rating if the person is a rated military pilot or former rated military pilot of an Armed Force of the United States; or hold either a foreign airline transport pilot or foreign commercial pilot license and an instrument rating, without limitations, issued by a contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. FAA Aviation Mechanic General FEDAA002 A certificated mechanic may perform or supervise the maintenance, preventive To be eligible for a mechanic certificate a person must be: at least 18 years of age; Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates maintenance or alteration of an aircraft but excluding major repairs to and alterations able to read, write, and speak English; 18 months practical experience with either Administration of propellers and/or instruments. airframes or power plants, or 30 months of practical experience working on both at 220 the same time or have graduated from an FAA‐Approved Aviation Maintenance Technical School; and meet any other requirements as outlined in the appropriate sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 65) and pass the FAA airman knowledge tests with a minimum passing score of 70 percent. FAA Basic Ground Instructor FEDAA015 A certified basic ground instructor is certified to provide ground training, flight To be eligible for ground instructor certificate: be at least 18 years of age; able to Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates reviews, and recommendations for knowledge tests in the aeronautical knowledge read, write, speak, and understand English; and meet any other requirements as Administration 221 area required for the issuance of a sport pilot, recreational pilot, or private pilot outlined in the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 61. Pass knowledge tests on the certificate. There are three ratings of Ground Instructors: Basic, Advanced, and fundamentals of instructing and a flight or ground instructor knowledge test specific Instrument. These ratings entitle instructors to different training privileges. to the instructor rating sought with a minimum score of 70 percent. FAA Certified Flight Instructor FEDAA005 A certified flight instructor is authorized within the limitations of the flight instructor To be eligible for ground instructor certificate: be at least 18 years of age; able to Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates certificate and ratings to give training and endorsements required and relate to: read, write, speak, and understand English; hold a commercial or ATP certificate; hold Administration student pilot certificate; pilot certificate; flight instructor certificate; ground instructor at least a current third‐class FAA medical certificate; and meet any other certificate; aircraft rating; instrument rating; flight review, operating privilege, or requirements as outlined in the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 61. Pass regency of experience requirement; practical test; and knowledge test. knowledge tests on the fundamentals of instructing and a flight or ground instructor 222 knowledge test specific to the instructor rating sought with a minimum score of 70 percent. Successful completion of a practical test that will be given as a final exam by an FAA inspector as specified in the FAA's Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards is also required. Flight instructors can achieve different pilot ratings – i.e. instrument rating, multi‐ engine class rating, etc. These ratings add privileges to an existing Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate. FAA Certified Flight Instructor ‐ FEDAA016 A certified flight instructor is authorized within the limitations of the flight instructor To be eligible for ground instructor certificate: be at least 18 years of age; able to Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates Instrument certificate and ratings to give training and endorsements required and relate to: read, write, speak, and understand English; and meet any other requirements as Administration 223 student pilot certificate; pilot certificate; flight instructor certificate; ground instructor outlined in the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 61. Pass knowledge tests on the certificate; aircraft rating; instrument rating; flight review, operating privilege, or fundamentals of instructing and a flight or ground instructor knowledge test specific regency of experience requirement; practical test and knowledge test. to the instructor rating sought with a minimum score of 70 percent. FAA Certified Multi‐Engine FEDAA017 A certified flight instructor is authorized within the limitations of the flight instructor To be eligible for ground instructor certificate: be at least 18 years of age; able to Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates Instructor certificate and ratings to give training and endorsements required and relate to: read, write, speak, and understand English; and meet any other requirements as Administration 224 student pilot certificate; pilot certificate; flight instructor certificate; ground instructor outlined in the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 61. Pass knowledge tests on the certificate; aircraft rating; instrument rating; flight review, operating privilege, or fundamentals of instructing and a flight or ground instructor knowledge test specific regency of experience requirement; practical test; and knowledge test. to the instructor rating sought with a minimum score of 70 percent. FAA Commercial Pilot FEDAA006 A commercial pilot specializes in dusting crops, spreading seed for reforestation, Be at least 18 years of age and have at least 250 hours of flight experience; Be able to Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates testing aircraft, flying passengers and cargo to areas not served by regular airlines, read, speak, write, and understand the English language; Receive a logbook Administration directing firefighting efforts, tracking criminals, monitoring traffic, and rescuing and endorsement from an authorized instructor; Pass the required knowledge test on the evacuating injured persons. aeronautical knowledge areas; Receive the required training from an authorized instructor; Meet the aeronautical experience requirements that apply to the aircraft 225 category and class rating sought before applying for the practical test; Pass the required practical test on the areas of operation that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought; Hold at least a private pilot certificate issued under this part or meet the requirements of §61.73 (Federal Aviation Regulations); and Comply with the sections that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought.

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FAA Control Tower Operator FEDAA018 An air traffic control tower operator shall perform duties in accordance with the To be eligible for an air traffic control tower operator certificate a person must: be at Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates limitations of his certification and the procedures and practices prescribed in air least 18 years of age; be of good moral character; be able to read, write, and Administration 226 traffic control manuals of the FAA to provide safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air understand English; hold at least a second‐class medical certificate; and meet any traffic. other requirements as outlined in the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 65. pass the knowledge requirements on a written test and skill requirements on a practical test FAA Ground School FEDAA013 The ideal study program is enrollment in a formal ground school course. This offers A certificate of graduation from a pilot training course conducted by an FAA‐approved Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates the advantages of a professional instructor as well as facilities and training aids pilot school, or a statement of accomplishment from the school certifying the Administration designed for pilot instruction. Many of these schools use audiovisual aids or satisfactory completion of the ground‐school portion of such a course; A written 227 programmed instruction materials to supplement classroom instruction. Ground statement from an FAA‐certified ground or flight instructor, certifying that you have school takes two basic forms: an instructor teaching a scheduled class or a self‐paced, satisfactorily completed the required ground instruction. After ground school and home‐study program using video or audio tapes and/or a computer‐based program. before you can take your FAA check ride with a designated pilot examiner, you must take and pass (70 percent or better) an FAA airman knowledge test at an approved FAA Instrument Ground FEDAA020 A certified instrument ground instructor is authorized to provide ground training in Hold a tcurrenttti privateit pilot certificate with an airplane, helicopter, or power‐lift Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates Instructor the aeronautical knowledge area required for the issuance of an instrument rating, rating; be able to speak, write, and understand English; receive and log ground Administration instrument proficiency check, and recommendations for a knowledge test required training from an authorized instructor or complete a home‐study course; receive for the issuance of an instrument rating. logbook or training record endorsement from authorized instructor to take knowledge test and practical test; receive and log flight proficiency training. Must 228 have logged at least 50 hours of cross‐country flight time as pilot in command , with 10 hours in airplanes for an instrument‐airplane rating; and 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time. Meet any other requirements as outlined in the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 61 and pass the required knowledge test with a minimum passing score of 70 percent. FAA Instrument Pilot FEDAA007 A certified instrument pilot may operate a powered civil aircraft with a standard Hold a current private pilot certificate with an airplane, helicopter, or power‐lift Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates category U.S. airworthiness certificate in any operation that contains the instruments rating; be able to speak, write, and understand English; receive and log ground Administration and equipment specified for that type of operation, and those instruments and items training from an authorized instructor or complete a home‐study course; receive 229 of equipment are in operable condition under instrument flight rules or in weather logbook or training record endorsement from authorized instructor to take conditions less than the minimums prescribed for visual flight rules. knowledge test and practical test; receive and log flight proficiency training; and pass the required knowledge test on aeronautical knowledge areas and practical test on FAA Multi‐Engine Pilot FEDAA008 A certified multiengine pilot must be flight proficient on the areas of operation that A person who applies for a private pilot certificate with an airplane category and Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates apply to an airplane category rating with a multiengine class rating: preflight multiengine class rating must log at least 40 hours of flight time that includes at least Administration preparation; preflight procedures; airport and seaplane base operations; takeoffs, 20 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor and 10 hours of solo flight landings, and go‐around; performance maneuvers; navigation; slow flight and stalls; training in the areas of operation and the training must include at least 3 hours of emergency operations; multiengine operations; high‐altitude operations; and cross‐country flight training in a multiengine airplane; 3 hours of night flight training; 230 postflight procedures. 3 hours of flight training in a multiengine airplane on the control and maneuvering of an airplane solely by reference to instruments; 3 hours of flight training in preparation for the practical test; and 10 hours of solo flight time in an airplane. Meet any other requirements as outlined in the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 61 and pass the required knowledge test with a minimum passing score of 70 percent. FAA Powerplant Mechanic FEDAA010 Powerplant mechanics are authorized to work on engines and do limited work on An individual can get the experience to become a certified power plant or airframe Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates propellers. Combination airframe and powerplant mechanics—called A&P mechanic in one of three ways: attend one of the 170 FAR part 147 Aviation Administration mechanics—work on all parts of the plane except the instruments. Most mechanics Maintenance Technician Schools nationwide (12 months and 24 months); work an working on civilian aircraft today are A&P mechanics. FAA Repair Station or FBO under the supervision of a certified mechanic for 18 months for each certificate, or 30 months for both; or join one of the armed services and get training and experience in aircraft maintenance. An individual must take oral 231 and practical tests as well as written tests. A Designated Mechanic Examiner gives the oral and practical test. The oral and practical tests cover 43 technical subjects. Typically tests for one certificate‐ airframe or power plant‐ takes about 8 hours. There are separate tests for airframe and power plant mechanic certificates, as well as a general test covering both.

FAA Private Pilot FEDAA011 A Private Pilot Certificate, is a qualification that permits the holder to act as the pilot Prior to taking the Private pilot knowledge test an individual must present one of the Federal Aviation www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates of an aircraft privately. following: A certificate of graduation from a pilot training course conducted by an FAA Administration approved pilot school, or a statement of accomplishment from the school certifying the satisfactory completion of the ground‐school portion of such a course; A written statement from an FAA‐certified ground or flight instructor, certifying that you have satisfactorily completed the required ground instruction; Logbook entries by an FAA‐ certified ground or flight instructor, certifying satisfactory completion of the required 232 ground instruction; A certificate of graduation or statement of accomplishment from a ground school course conducted by an agency such as a high school, college, adult education program, the Civil Air Patrol, or an ROTC Flight Training Program; or A certificate of graduation from a home‐study course developed by the aeronautical enterprise providing the study material. 14 CFR Part 61 section 105 references the requirements for the Private pilot knowledge test. Reference 14 CFR Part 61 subpart E, section 109. Facilities Management BOAMI001 This program provides an overview of management information central to operating This certificate program requires three core courses: Design, Operation, and BOMI International www.bomi.org Certificate (FMC) a facility. It also offers information needed to manage the ongoing operation and Maintenance of Building Systems (Part I); Design, Operation, and Maintenance of (Building Owners and 233 maintenance of building systems and to maximize building efficiency and cost‐ Building Systems (Part II); and Fundamentals of Facilities Management. An individual Managers Institute) effectiveness. This program aims at commercial property management. must complete an exam after each course and score at least a 70 percent.

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FCC Commercial Radio FEDCC001 A General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) is required to adjust, maintain, or To qualify, applicant must be: a legal resident of (or eligible for employment in) the Federal Communications wireless.fcc.gov/commoperators/ Operator License ‐ Element 3 repair FCC licensed radiotelephone transmitters in aviation, maritime, and U.S.; and be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English; and pass a Commission General Radiotelephone international fixed public radio services. written and/or telegraphy examination(s). To receive a PG license applicants must Operator License (PG) pass written Elements 1 and 3. Element 1 covers basic radio law and operating practice with which every maritime radio operator should be familiar. An examinee 234 must correctly answer at least 18 out of 24 questions. Element 3 written examination consists of questions from categories such as operating procedures, radio wave propagation, radio practice, electrical principles, circuit components, practical circuits, signals and emissions, and antennas and feed lines. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer 57 out of 76 questions. FCC Commercial Radio FEDCC002 Only persons who hold a commercial radio operator license with a ship radar To qualify, an applicant must hold (or qualify for) a General Radio Telephone Federal Communications wireless.fcc.gov/commoperators/ Operator License ‐ Element 8 endorsement may repair, maintain, or internally adjust ship radar equipment. Operators License (PG), GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License (DM), First Class Radio Commission 235 Ship Radar Endorsement Telegraph Operators Certificate (T1), or Second Class Radio Telegraph Operators Certificate (T2); and pass a written examination. Element 8 written examination covers Ship Radar Techniques and requires an examinee to correctly answer 38 out of 50 questions Fire Alarm Systems NICET003 This certification program was designed for engineering technicians working in the NICET has established the following criteria for certification in Fire Alarm Systems: National Institute for www.nicet.org fire alarm industry who engage in a combination of the following fire alarm systems sufficient appropriate work experience, successful performance on a written exam Certification in Engineering activities: system layout (plan preparation), system equipment selection, system based on job tasks, and supervisor verification of job task competency. A personal Technologies (NICET) installation, system acceptance testing, system trouble‐shooting, system servicing, recommendation is required at Levels III and IV. The Fire Alarm Systems program and system sales. Technical areas covered include applicable codes and standards, comprises four levels of certification. Level I is designed for trainees and entry‐level 236 types of signaling systems, supervision requirements, types of fire and smoke technicians who perform limited job tasks under frequent supervision, Level II is for detectors, building occupancy considerations, basic electricity and electronics, and technicians who perform routine tasks under general daily supervision, Level III is for physical science fundamentals. intermediate‐level technicians who, under little or no daily supervision, work with standards, plans, specifications, and instructions, and Level IV is for independent, senior‐level technicians whose work includes supervising others. To obtain certification in all four levels an individual must earn 67 work elements; each Fire Fighter I FLSFM005 The Firefighter I Training Program, which includes the National Fire Protection The Firefighting I Training Program which includes NFPA Firefighter I and minimum Florida Department of www.myfloridacfo.com/sfm Association (NFPA) Firefighter I and Florida specific requirements, consists of a qualifications for certification as a career firefighter: 1) be at least 18yrs of age; 2) Financial Services, State minimum of 206 hours of training. The Firefighting I Training Program which includes have a high school diploma or GED; 3) be of good moral character; 4) be in excellent Fire Marshall, Bureau of NFPA Firefighter I and minimum qualifications for certification as a career firefighter: physical condition; 5) have a Associate of Arts, Baccalaureate or graduate‐level Fire Standards & Training 1) be at least 18yrs of age; 2) have a high school diploma or GED; 3) be of good moral degree or stipulated test scores on SAT, ACT, CPT, MAPS, or TABE; and 6) complete character; 4) be in excellent physical condition; 5) have a Associate of Arts, the Minimum Standards Training Course and the State Certification Examination. Ref 237 Baccalaureate or graduate‐level degree or stipulated test scores on SAT, ACT, CPT, Florida Statutes 633.35 The division shall issue a certificate of compliance to any MAPS, or TABE; and 6) complete the Minimum Standards Training Course and the person satisfactorily complying with the training program established in subsection State Certification Examination. Ref Florida Statutes 633.35 The division shall issue a (1), who has successfully passed an examination as prescribed by the division. certificate of compliance to any person satisfactorily complying with the training program established in subsection (1), who has successfully passed an examination as prescribed by the division. Fire Fighter II FLSFM006 The minimum standards certification course for certified Firefighter II's is a mentally, Minimum qualifications for certification as a career firefighter: 1) be at least 18yrs of Florida Department of www.myfloridacfo.com/sfm physically, and emotionally challenging program that includes extensive classroom age; 2) have a high school diploma or GED; 3) be of good moral character; 4) be in Financial Services, State and practical elements. The 240‐hour course runs for six consecutive weeks. excellent physical condition; 5) have a Associate of Arts, Baccalaureate or graduate‐ Fire Marshall, Bureau of level degree or stipulated test scores on SAT, ACT, CPT, MAPS, or TABE; and 6) Fire Standards & Training 238 complete the Minimum Standards Training Course and the State Certification Examination. Ref Florida Statutes 633.35 The division shall issue a certificate of compliance to any person satisfactorily complying with the training program established in subsection (1), who has successfully passed an examination as Florida Automobile Dealers FLADA001 The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) Certified Technician is designed to The certificationbdb h isd awarded to those persons passing the certification examination’s Florida Automobile Dealers www.flada.org/certification Association (FADA) Certified leverage the talents and abilities of individuals pursuing a career in the automotive four‐hour long assessment, which includes Safety, Brakes, and Electrical/Electronic Association (FADA) 239 Technician service industry, enhance career opportunities through the acquisition of an industry Systems. Assessments will be taken online and proctored by trained proctors at recognized certification, provide third‐party assessments as a means of independent locations throughout the state. First testing date is to be announced by November quality control, and support economic recovery initiatives in Florida. 2011 for a test date in April/May 2012 Foodservice Management NRAEF001 The Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) credential distinguishes restaurant Candidates must have three years supervisory experience in a restaurant or National Restaurant www.nraef.org Professional (FMP) and foodservice managers who achieve the high level of knowledge, experience, foodservice operation. If candidates hold an associate degree or higher in business or Association Educational leadership and professionalism our industry most desires. For this reason, more hospitality, only two years supervisory experience is required. Candidates must have Foundation 240 employers prefer candidates who hold the FMP credential. earned a food protection manager certification within a five year period prior to applying. The examination must meet the intent and scope of the Food Protection Manager Certification Program standards and criteria as established through the Conference for Food Protection (e.g., ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Foreign Object Elimination NCATT002 FOE ‐ Elements of Basic Awareness addresses twelve industry identified basic ETechnicians i ti and ) students preparing for the NCATT Certification exam are required to National Center for Aircraft www.ncatt.org (FOE) knowledge areas, activities and functions designed to prevent foreign objects from demonstrate competency in the following standards and outcomes: Basic Terms & Technician Training 241 entering aviation and aerospace products to eliminate foreign object debris. Definitions, Housekeeping, Tool Accountability, Hardware Accountability, Lost Items, (NCATT) Physical Entry & Personnel Control, Reporting & Investigating, Material Handling, Parts Protections, Hazardous Materials, Wildlife/Environment, and FOD Effects. GIS Technician (Entry) DIGIT001 STARS (Spatial Technology and Remote Sensing) is both the name of an industry The STARS GIS certification test consists of two parts: (1) a guided project where the DigitalQuest Inc. www.digitalquest.com standard Geospatial Certification and the name of a series of courses that prepare the student or prospective employee must demonstrate his or her understanding of the 242 student to take the GIS certification test. STARS is the first and only competency GIS process and utilize all of the skill set required for employment; and (2) a written based, industry recognized, entry‐level, geospatial certification. The STARS exam requiring the student or prospective employee to demonstrate that they have certification is a 4 semester series of courses that provides students with skills to be the necessary depth of knowledge to be employed in the geospatial industry. an entry level geospatial technician Global Logistics Associate AMSTL003 The Global Logistics Associate (GLA) is a nationally recognized certification program To be eligible to register for the GLA exam, an individual must meet the following American Society of www.astl.org that acknowledges completion of rigorous coursework in logistics and supply chain for criteria: Transportation & Logistics 243 entry level positions. This certification program focuses on a general knowledge of ‐Completion of an ASTL approved high school career academy logistics/supply chain and the associated functions necessary for delivery of goods ‐or successful completion of the ASTL exam. and requires the successful completion of a comprehensive exam. 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Highway Surveys Certification NICET004 This certification program is for engineering technicians involved in field and/or office The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) has National Institute for www.nicet.org aspects of highway surveying. The technician, when reaching Level IV (senior grade), established the following criteria for certification in Highway Surveys: sufficient Certification in Engineering 244 will have had experience in a variety of activities such as horizontal and vertical appropriate work experience, successful performance on a written exam based on job Technologies (NICET) measurements, traversing, cross‐sectioning, staking, mapping, photogrammetry, land tasks, and supervisor verification of job task competency. A personal descriptions, and platting. recommendation is required at Levels III and IV (Level IV‐ the highest level‐ requires ten years experience) HP (Hewlett‐Packard) Applied HPCPY002 The HP ATA – Cloud certification provides the knowledge and experience required to The student is required to take the HP ATA Cloud course and exam. Each course is Hewlett‐Packard www.hp.com/go/certification Technical Associate (HP‐ATA) ‐ discover a customer’s business objectives and to design an end‐to‐end IT solution that designed to be delivered within a single semester and includes both academic and 245 Cloud meets the customer’s requirements. This includes on premises elements, hosted and practical elements. cloud services. In addition, knowledge and skill to deploy and troubleshoot the solution are also included HP (Hewlett‐Packard) Applied HPCPY001 The HP ATA ‐ Connected Devices certification provides the knowledge and experience The student is required to take the HP ATA Connected Devices course and exam. Each Hewlett‐Packard www.hp.com/go/certification Technical Associate (HP‐ATA) ‐ required to discover a customer’s business objectives and to design a PC client and course is designed to be delivered within a single semester and includes both 246 Connected Devices connected device solution that meets the customer’s requirements. In addition, academic and practical elements. knowledge and skill to deploy and troubleshoot the solution are also included.

HP (Hewlett‐Packard) Applied HPCPY003 The HP ATA ‐ Networks certification provides the knowledge and experience required The student is required to take the HP ATA Networks course and exam. Each course is Hewlett‐Packard www.hp.com/go/certification Technical Associate (HP‐ATA) ‐ to discover a customer’s business objectives and to design a wired and wireless designed to be delivered within a single semester and includes both academic and 247 Networks switched and routed solution that meets the customer’s requirements. In addition, practical elements. knowledge and skill to deploy and troubleshoot the solution are also included.

HP (Hewlett‐Packard) Applied HPCPY004 The HP ATA – Servers & Storage certification provides the knowledge and experience The student is required to take the HP ATA Servers & Storage course and exam. Each Hewlett‐Packard www.hp.com/go/certification Technical Associate (HP‐ATA) ‐ required to discover a customer’s business objectives and to design an application course is designed to be delivered within a single semester and includes both 248 Servers & Storage hosting and data storage solution that meets the customer’s requirements. In academic and practical elements. addition, knowledge and skill to deploy and troubleshoot the solution are also included IBM Certified Application IBMCO001 The IBM PL/I Programmer has a good understanding of the fundamentals of the IBM This certification requires 1 test‐Test 041 ‐ Programming with IBM Enterprise PL/I. IBM Corporation www.ibm.com Developer ‐ Programming with PL/I language syntax and semantics. The programmer is responsible for implementing Number of questions: 73 Time allowed in minutes: 120 249 IBM Enterprise PL/I a specific task whose specifications have been provided. He/she has an understanding of the fundamental aspects of the language syntax, but has in‐depth knowledge in only a limited number of technical aspects of the language. ICC Professional Certification ‐ INTCC001 Residential Building Inspector ‐ I ; Commercial Building Inspector ‐ II Construction and Most employers require formal education and training; and possession of at least a International Code Council www.iccsafe.org Building Inspector building inspectors examine buildings, highways and streets, sewer and water high school diploma. Often, employers prefer individuals who have graduated from systems, dams, bridges, and other structures to ensure that their construction, an apprenticeship program, studied engineering or architecture for at least two years, 250 alteration, or repair complies with building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, or have a degree from a community college with courses in construction technology, and contract specifications. Building codes and standards are the primary means by blueprint reading, mathematics, and building inspection. Exam ID: B1 ; Exam ID: B2 ‐ which building construction is regulated in the United States for the health and safety Candidates must pass the B1 and B2 exams for Building Inspector certification. of the general public. Y ICE ‐ Residential Air ACARI001 The Industry Competency Exams (ICE) measure industry‐agreed standards of basic Pass an exam that contains 100 multiple‐choice questions covering the curriculum Air Conditioning and www.ahrinet.org Conditioning and Heating competency. ICE are the only entry‐level exams developed, supported and validated guide for Residential Air Conditioning and Heating. Refrigeration Institute 251 Certification (ARI) by the major industry associations. The Industry Competency Exams are an excellent pretest for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) program. Choose from the three exams offered. Exam can be taken at your convenience during the Testing Center hours of operation Information Systems Security IISSC001 This certification provides information security professionals with not only an The current requirements for the ISSMP call for four years of work experience in one International Information www.isc2.org Management Professional objective measure of competence but a globally recognized standard of achievement. or more of the ten domains of the CISSP CBK, or three years of experience with an Systems Security (ISSMP) The ISSMP credential demonstrates competence in the ten domains of the (ISC)² applicable college degree or a credential from the (ISC)² approved list. Candidates for Certification Consortium, 252 CISSP CBK. The ISSMP credential is ideal for mid‐ and senior‐level managers who are the ISSMP must: be a CISSP in good standing ; pass the ISSMP examination; Inc. working toward or have already attained positions as CISOs, CSOs or Senior Security demonstrate two years of professional experience in the area of management; and Engineers. maintain the credential in good standing. IPC J‐STD‐001 Certification IPCEI001 The IPC J‐STD‐001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies has The training program uses soldering labs and demonstrations as well as classroom IPC‐ Association www.ipc.org emerged as the preeminent authority for electronics assembly manufacturing. The instruction to teach the standard criteria. Certified IPC candidates who successfully Connecting Electronics standard describes materials, methods and verification criteria for producing high complete the soldering workmanship portions of the course and the certification Industries quality soldered interconnections. The standard emphasizes process control and sets examination are given the instructional materials needed for training Application 253 industry‐consensus requirements for a broad range of electronic products. Specialists. The Application Specialists training is "modularized," meaning that training on the entire document is not required. Application Specialists must be trained on the introductory section (8 hours), and then may be trained on other modules covering: wires and terminals, through hole technology, surface mount LabView Certification ‐ The NINSC001 The Associate Developer‐ is the first step in the certification process for professionals; Recommendedhl d Experience Level: Six or more months of LabVIEW development National Instruments www. ni.com/training Associate Developer entry level certification for students; and represents a broad and complete experience or LabVIEW Core 1 and 2 training with three or more months of LabVIEW Corporation understanding of the core features of the NI products. This certification is designed development experience. A student must also pass the LabView Associate Developer 254 for professionals and students who wish to demonstrate: a foundational proficiency in exam. the use of NI products and technologies for test and measurement applications; and technical growth in the use of NI products and technologies for their job functions or jt Lean Certification (Lean Bronze SMFEN001 The Lean Bronze Certification (LBC) demonstrates a solid understanding of basic lean To be eligible for the LBC requires: 2 academic quarters or equivalent of time spent in Society of Manufacturing www.sme.org Certification–LBC) principles and tools, and ability in tactical implementation that drives improvement study of lean; minimum 1 year of industry work experience; minimum 6 months of Engineers (SME) and shows measurable results. experience of directly related to Lean implementation (total experience must equal 4 255 years of combined industry experience, Lean experience and academic study). Candidate must pass a three hour, 150 question exam and complete a portfolio that outlines and documents 5 Lean projects and a summary of those projects. License ‐ Real Estate Sales FLDRE002 A sales associate is a person who, for another, and for compensation, appraises, The education curriculum is complete with real estate broker and sales associate FL Dept of Business and www.myflorida.com/dbpr/re/index.htm Associate auctions, sells, exchanges, buys, rents or offers, attempts or agrees to appraise, (salesperson) pre‐license and post license courses, appraisal classes, home inspection Professional Regulation, l auction, or negotiate any sale, exchange, purchase, or rental of business enterprises classes, and training in computers, appraisal, home inspection and real estate sales ‐ Div. of Real Estate 256 or any real property or any interest in or concerning the same or who advertises the all that is required to obtain and maintain a professional license (a 63 hr course). An same, but who performs such act under the direction, control, or management of a exam is also required. broker or owner/developer. The Division of Real Estate protects the public by DGD‐Certification does not meet all requirements. Certificationsregulation has been of slated real estate for removal and appraisal from licensees the Career pursuant and Professional to Chapter 475, Education Florida Act Comprehensive List for program year 2014‐2015. 26 St t t

Licensed Practical Nurse FDMQA017 Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic bedside care. Many LPNs measure and record The NCLEX is designed to test knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the safe and Florida Department of www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing patients' vital signs such as weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and effective practice of nursing at the entry level. The NCLEX‐PN® are variable length, Health, Division of Medical respiratory rate. They also prepare and give injections and enemas, monitor computerized tests. The NCLEX is not offered in paper‐and‐pencil or oral examination Quality Assurance catheters, dress wounds, and give alcohol rubs and massages. To help keep patients formats. The NCLEX‐PN examination can be anywhere from 85 to 205 items. Of these comfortable, they assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, moving in bed, items, 25 are pretest items that are not scored. The time limit for this examination is standing, and walking. They might also feed patients who need help eating. five hours. Only boards of nursing can release NCLEX results to candidates. Experienced LPNs may supervise nursing assistants and aides, and other LPNs. A student completes the requirements (set by the Board of Nursing (BON)) of an As part of their work, LPNs collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory approved and/or accredited program/school (licensed by & meets BON expectations) tests, and record food and fluid intake and output. They clean and monitor medical and graduates. The school submits the graduate names to BON and graduates submit 257 equipment. Sometimes, they help physicians and registered nurses perform tests and an application for licensure to BON. BON approves the graduate to take the National procedures. Some LPNs help to deliver, care for, and feed infants. Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nurses. A candidate has five LPNs also monitor their patients and report adverse reactions to medications or hours to complete the PN examination. If the graduate passes the examination and treatments. LPNs gather information from patients, including their health history and the criminal check is verified and the file is complete, the BON issues the license. how they are currently feeling. They may use this information to complete insurance forms, pre‐authorizations, and referrals, and they share information with registered nurses and doctors to help determine the best course of care for a patient. LPNs often teach family members how to care for a relative or teach patients about good health habits.

Manager of AMSFQ001 The Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence is a professional who An individual must have 10 years of on‐the‐job experience in one or more of the areas American Society for www.asq.org Quality/Organizational leads and champions process‐improvement initiatives everywhere from small of the Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence Body of Knowledge. A Quality (ASQ) Excellence businesses to multinational corporations that can have regional or global focus in a minimum of five years of this experience must be in a decision‐making position, 258 variety of service and industrial settings. A Certified Manager of defined as the authority to define, execute or control projects/processes and to be Quality/Organizational Excellence facilitates and leads team efforts to establish and responsible for the outcome. This may or may not include management or monitor customer/supplier relations, supports strategic planning and deployment supervisory positions. The examination is a four‐hour, two‐part examination–150 initiatives, and helps develop measurement systems to determine organizational multiple choice questions and two constructed response (essay) questions. Manufacturing Skill Standards MSSCN002 Theit Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) Certification addresses the mid‐level core In order to earn the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) certification, candidates must The Manufacturing Skill www.msscusa.org Council (MSSC) ‐ Certified technical competencies of higher skilled, front‐line material handling and distribution already have their Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Certificate. The CLT certification Standards Council (MSSC) Logistics Technician (CLT) workers in all supply chain facilities: from factories to warehouses, distribution is awarded only when a candidate has completed the application, submitted the centers and transporters. registration and assessment fees and successfully completed the CLA and CLT 259 assessments. The CLT assessment consists of 96 multiple choice questions. Candidates are allowed 120 minutes to complete the assessment. The primary method of delivery for MSSC assessments is through an online assessment process supported by NOCTI/The Whitener Group. Manufacturing Skill Standards MSSCN001 The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) is an industry‐led training, The credential is awarded to individuals who pass all four Production modules: Safety; The Manufacturing Skill www.msscusa.org Council (MSSC) ‐ Certified assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production; and Standards Council (MSSC) 260 Production Technician (CPT) by the nation’s production workers. The MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) Maintenance Awareness. The modules are a total of 140 hours full time, intensive. credential will set the quality standard in our nation’s factories. Each assessment contains 80‐90 questions and candidate have 90 minutes to complete Mastercam Associate CNCSI002 The Mastercam University Mill Design & Toolpaths course provides training that Students must score an 80% or above on each comprehensive online post exam (after CNC Software, INC www.mastercam.com Certification ‐ Mill Design and exceeds the minimum requirements for the first level of Mastercam Certification (Mill‐each module) and an 80% or above on the final comprehensive online exam. Toolpaths CPgmM). This course is the baseline Mastercam training at both major manufacturing 261 companies and colleges throughout the United States. Course objectives include: Geometry; 2D High Speed Toolpaths (HST) and Feature Based Machining (FBM); Solids; Toolpath; and Operations Manager. Mastercam Certified CNCSI001 The Mastercam Certified Programmer Mill Level 1 (CPgM1) is a rigorous set of Students enrolled in the Mastercam CAD/CAM program must take a 120 multiple‐ Mastercam www.mastercam.com Programmer Mill Level 1 practical tests that demonstrate a programmer's ability to work effectively with CAM choice question assessment and pass with a score of 70% or better to evaluate the (CPgM1) software, overcome common issues facing today's shops, and produce high quality level of machining knowledge and skills to assist instructors in determining if a finished parts. Geared to 2D machining, it ensures a strong foundation in CNC student is ready to proceed with Mastercam certification. The CPgM1 certification 262 knowledge. exam is a practical test and requires the applicant to: (1) Create a 3D wireframe using Mastercam software within 2 hours; (2) Create a CNC program and support information for each setup within 2.5 hours; and (3) Program must be run by Certified Instructor based on criteria to meet certification requirements. Medical Laboratory Technician AMSCP002 Working under the supervision of the medical technologist an MLT performs routine An associate degree or at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic American Society of www.ascp.org (MLT(ASCP)) tests in all areas of the clinical laboratory. An MLT searches for basic clues to the credit from a regionally accredited college/university: and option (1): successful Clinical Pathologists absence, presence, extent of the causes of disease. This skilled individual is completion of a NAACLS accredited MLT program within the last 5 years and courses responsible for performing laboratory tests efficiently and accurately for high‐quality in biology and chemistry; or option (2): including 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) patient care. of chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of biology and CLA (ASCP) 263 certification; or option (3): including 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of biology and successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course; or option (4): including 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of biology and three years full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience. Medical Laboratory Technician AMAOB001 Individuals may be certified as an Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in one or To be certified as MLT, an individual must be a high school graduate, or equivalent, American Association of www.aab.org (MLT) more of six technical disciplines: Chemistry; Hematology; Immunology; pass the appropriate AAB Board of Registry examination, and complete one of the Bioanalysts (AAB) Immunohematology, Microbiology or Molecular Diagnostics. following: Complete a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); Earn an associate degree (or the equivalent) in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology, from an accredited institution; Successfully complete an 264 official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures course of at least fifty (50) weeks duration and earn the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); Document five (5) years of full‐time clinical laboratory experience (in the applicable technical disciplines) acceptable to the AAB Board of Registry; or Be certified as a POLT(AAB) and obtain four (4) years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience and six (6) continuing education units DGD‐Certification does not meet all requirements. 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Medical Technologist AMAOB002 Clinical laboratory technologists perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, To be certified as MT(AAB), an individual must pass the appropriate AAB Board of American Association of www.aab.org (MT(AAB)) immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests. Technologists microscopically Registry examination AND meet at least one (1) of the following requirements: Bioanalysts (AAB) examine blood and other body fluids. They make cultures of body fluid and tissue A) Earn a doctoral, masters, or baccalaureate degree, or the equivalent, from an samples, to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other accredited university or college with a major in a chemical, physical, biological, or microorganisms. Clinical laboratory technologists analyze samples for chemical clinical laboratory science or medical technology. B) Successfully complete ninety (90) 265 content or a chemical reaction and determine concentrations of compounds such as semester hours in an accredited university or college with a major in a chemical, blood glucose and cholesterol levels. They also type and cross match blood samples physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology. C) Earn an for transfusions. associate degree or an associate of applied science degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited institution with a major in a laboratory science or medical technology.

Microsoft Certified Architect MICRO038 The Microsoft Certified Architect credential lets customers know that the MCA is an Prerequisites: Be a Microsoft Certified Partner or an eligible Microsoft employee; Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning (MCA) ‐ Exchange Server experienced architect who speaks the languages of business, architecture, and have a current Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification with the technology. The MCA has the skills and background to create and migrate the most Messaging 2003 specialization or have a current Microsoft Certified IT Professional reliable and optimized messaging or database solutions at the enterprise level. (MCITP) Enterprise Messaging Administrator credential; have 300‐level knowledge of 266 Exchange Server; and have more than three years of experience architecting and deploying Microsoft Exchange Server. Once accepted, an individual must attend four weeks of classroom training on Microsoft Exchange Server; and pass a performance‐ based lab exam—the Exchange Environmental Dependencies Course (EDC) exam.

Microsoft Certified Architect MICRO037 The Microsoft Certified Architect credential lets customers know that the MCA is an Prerequisites: Be a Microsoft Certified Partner or an eligible Microsoft employee; Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning (MCA) ‐ SQL Server experienced architect who speaks the languages of business, architecture, and have completed the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Database Developer technology. The MCA has the skills and background to create and migrate the most and the Database Administrator certification; have 300‐level knowledge of software reliable and optimized messaging or database solutions at the enterprise level. development methodologies; have three or more years of experience architecting 267 and deploying SQL Server; and have experience working with SQL Server 2008. An individual must attend four weeks of classroom training on Microsoft SQL Server. The Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) certification is a prerequisite for all MCA Technology certifications. Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO082 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) : SQL Server 2012 certification A certification in SQL Server 2012 requires students to pass exam 461‐ Querying Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 268 Associate (MCSA) ‐ SQL Server validates the essential skills and breakthrough insights needed in developing and Microsoft SQL Server 2012, exam 462‐ Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 2012 maintaining the next wave of mission‐critical environments. Database and exam 463‐ Implementing Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO083 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) : Windows 8 certification validates A certification in Windows 7 requires students to pass exam 680‐Configuring Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 269 Associate (MCSA) ‐ Windows 7 that you have the expertise to configure and support a Windows 7 enterprise system. Windows 7 and exam 685‐ Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO084 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) : Windows 8 certification validates A certification in Windows 8 requires students to pass exam 687‐ Configuring Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 270 Associate (MCSA) ‐ Windows 8 the core expertise needed to configure, manage, and maintain a Windows 8 Windows 8 and exam 688‐ Managing and Maintaining Windows 8. enterprise system. Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO085 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) : Windows Server 2008 A certification in Windows Server 2008 requires students to pass exam 640‐Windows Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 271 Associate (MCSA) ‐ Windows certification validates a set of primary Windows Server skills, relevant across multiple Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring, exam 642‐Windows Server 2008 Network Server 2008 solution areas. infrastructure, Configuring and exam 646‐ Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO086 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) : Windows Server 2012 A certification in Windows Server 2012 requires students to pass exam 410‐Installing Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 272 Associate (MCSA) ‐ Windows certification validates a primary set of Windows Server skills that are relevant across and Configuring Windows Server 2012, exam 411‐Administering Windows Server Server 2012 multiple solution areas in a business environment. 2012 and exam 412‐Configuring Advance Windows Server 2012 Services.

Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO087 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Business Intelligence certification MCSE: Business Intelligence ‐ requires MCSA: SQL Server 2012 credential ( exam 461‐ Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Expert (MCSE) ‐ Business validates the skills and techniques needed to design, build, and deploy solutions that Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012, exam 462‐ Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 273 Intelligence deliver more data to more people across the organization. 2012 Database and exam 463‐ Implementing Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012) plus exam 466‐ Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and exam 467‐ Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO088 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Communication certification MCSE: Communication‐ requires the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 credential (exam Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Expert (MCSE) ‐ validates your expertise in creating a consistent communications experience for your 410‐Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012, exam 411‐Administering 274 Communication organization and connecting your colleagues to people around the world Windows Server 2012 and exam 412‐Configuring Advance Windows Server 2012 Services) plus exam 336‐ Core Solutions of Microsoft Lync Server 2013 and exam 337‐ Enterprise Voice and Online Services with Microsoft Lync Server 2013. Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO089 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE):Data Platform certification validates MCSE: Data Platform ‐ requires MCSA: SQL Server 2012 credential ( exam 461‐ Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Expert (MCSE) ‐ Data Platform your broad skill sets in building and administrating enterprise‐scale data solutions Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012, exam 462‐ Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 275 both on‐premises and in cloud environments. 2012 Database and exam 463‐ Implementing Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012) plus exam 464‐ Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database and exam 465 Designing Database Solutions for SQL Server 2012. Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO090 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Desktop Infrastructure certification MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure ‐ requires the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 credential Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Expert (MCSE) ‐ Desktop validates your skills in desktop virtualization, remote desktop services, and (exam 410‐Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012, exam 411‐Administering 276 Infrastructure application virtualization. It also shows that you can deploy and manage desktops Windows Server 2012 and exam 412‐Configuring Advance Windows Server 2012 and devices that provide access from anywhere, while maintaining security and Services) plus exam 415 Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure and exam 416 compliance Implementing Desktop Application Environment Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO091 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE):Messaging validates your ability to MCSE: Messaging‐ requires the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 credential (exam 410‐ Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Expert (MCSE) ‐ Messaging move your company to the cloud, increase user productivity and flexibility, reduce Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012, exam 411‐Administering Windows 277 data loss, and improve data security for your organization. Server 2012 and exam 412‐Configuring Advance Windows Server 2012 Services) plus exam 341‐ Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and exam 342‐ Advance Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO092 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Private Cloud certification is MCSE: Private Cloud ‐ requires the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 (exam 410‐Installing Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Expert (MCSE) ‐ Private Cloud designed to validate your expertise in managing and implementing Microsoft private and Configuring Windows Server 2012, exam 411‐Administering Windows Server 278 cloud computing technologies. With Windows Server and System Center, you will 2012 and exam 412‐Configuring Advance Windows Server 2012 Services) plus exam build your Microsoft private cloud solution to optimize IT service delivery and gain the 246 Monitoring and operating a Private Cloud with system center 2012 and exam 247 automation and flexibility you need for your IT infrastructure. Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud with system center 2012.

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Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO093 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Server Infrastructure certification MCSE: Server Infrastructure ‐ requires the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 credential Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Expert (MCSE) ‐ Server validates that you have the skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data (exam 410‐Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012, exam 411‐Administering 279 Infrastructure center, with expertise in identity management, systems management, virtualization, Windows Server 2012 and exam 412‐Configuring Advance Windows Server 2012 storage, and networking. Services) plus exam 413 Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure and exam 414 Implementing an Advance Server Infrastructure. Microsoft Certified Solutions MICRO094 The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): SharePoint certification validates MCSE: SharePoint‐ requires the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 credential (exam 410‐ Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Expert (MCSE) ‐ SharePoint your expertise in helping a company organize, sync, collaborate, and share Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012, exam 411‐Administering Windows 280 information across the organization. Server 2012 and exam 412‐Configuring Advance Windows Server 2012 Services) plus exam 331‐ Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 and exam 332‐ Advance Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Microsoft Certified Trainer MICRO052 Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are the premier technical and instructional Before an individual can apply to become a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), they Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning (MCT) experts in Microsoft products, technologies, and solutions. To ensure a superior must acquire either one of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certifications or learning experience for our customers, MCTs are the only individuals that Microsoft a Microsoft Dynamics qualifier for the MCT program. An individual must also 281 authorizes to deliver training that is based on Official Microsoft Learning Products or demonstrate instructional presentation skills by fulfilling one of the following: Provide Microsoft Dynamics Learning Products for the MCT program. evidence of a Certified Technical Trainer (CompTIA CTT+) certification; attend and pass a presentation skills course; prove experience as a technical trainer; or prove experience as an instructor at an accredited academic institution. Y Microsoft Dynamics AX MICRO053 This certification helps an individual demonstrate their proficiency in Microsoft An individual must pass a single certification exam. Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Dynamics AX: a multilanguage, multicurrency enterprise resource planning (ERP) 282 solution. With core strengths in manufacturing and e‐business, there is an additional strong functionality for the wholesale and services industries.

Y Microsoft Dynamics CRM MICRO054 This certification helps an individual demonstrate their proficiency in Microsoft An individual must pass a single certification exam. Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Dynamics CRM 4.0: a fully integrated customer relationship management (CRM) 283 system. Microsoft Dynamics CRM gives an individual the capability to easily create and maintain a clear view of customers from first contact through purchase and post‐ sales Y Microsoft Dynamics GP MICRO055 This certification helps an individual demonstrate their proficiency in Microsoft An individual must pass a single certification exam. Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Dynamics GP: a business management solution that provides growing and midsize 284 organizations with complete and scalable financial and operational functionality, such as advanced consolidation, robust business intelligence, rich reporting, forecasting, and budgeting Y Microsoft Dynamics NAV MICRO056 This certification helps an individual demonstrate their proficiency in Microsoft An individual must pass a single certification exam. Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 285 Dynamics NAV: a business management solution for small and mid‐sized organizations that helps simplify and streamline highly specialized business processes rapidly adapting to unique ways of doing business Y Microsoft Dynamics SL MICRO057 This certification helps an individual demonstrate their proficiency in Microsoft An individual must pass a single certification exam. Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 286 Dynamics SL: a business management solution specialized to help project‐driven midsize organizations obtain reports and business analysis, while helping increase efficiency accuracy and customer satisfaction Microsoft Office Master MICRO017 Office Specialist exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency Master Certification for Office 2003: Candidates must successfully complete three Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning and expertise by evaluating an individual's overall comprehension of Office or required exams: Word expert, Excel expert, and PowerPoint; and one elective exam: Microsoft Project programs, their ability to use their advanced features, and their Access or Outlook. ability to integrate the Office programs with other software programs. Master Certification for Office 2007: Candidates must successfully complete four 287 required exams: MOS Word, MOS Excel, MOS PowerPoint, and MOS Outlook.

Master Certification for Office 2010: Candidates must successfully complete three required exams: MOS Word Expert, MOS Excel Expert, and MOS PowerPoint 2010, and one elective exam: MOS Outlook 2010, MOS Onenote 2010, MOS SharePoint 2010, or MOS Access 2010. Microsoft Office Specialist MICRO069 A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification helps validate proficiency in using Candidates must pass three certification exams in order to earn a MOS bundle Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning (MOS) Bundle Certification (3 Microsoft Office 2010 and meets the demand for the most up‐to‐date skills on the certification. Eligible exams include Office 2007 (77‐601,77‐602, 77‐603, 77‐604, 77‐ out of 6 ‐ Word, Excel, latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who pass a certification exam show that 605) and Office 2010 (77‐881, 77‐882, 77‐883, 77‐884, 77‐885, 77‐886). Exams are 288 PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, they can meet globally recognized performance standards. primarily performance‐based and conducted in a "live," or simulated, environment. SharePoint) Exam candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. A typical exam takes up to 90 minutes. Microsoft Technology MICRO073 Students who complete this certification have demonstrated their understanding To earn this certification, candidates must pass the Microsoft Technology Associate ‐ Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 289 Associate (MTA) ‐ .Net .NET framework concepts, including event and exception handling, name spaces and .NET Fundamentals (Exam 98‐372). Fundamentals classes, .NET code compilation, .NET file, I/O, and XML classes, and .NET security.

Microsoft Technology MICRO070 Students who complete this certification have demonstrated their understanding of To earn this certification, candidates must pass the Microsoft Technology Associate ‐ Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Associate (MTA) ‐ Database core database concepts (DML, DDL, and RDBMS), how to create database objects Database Administration Fundamentals (Exam 98‐364). Administration Fundamentals (TSQL, data types, tables, and views), how to manipulate data (SELECT queries, update 290 and delete data), data storage requirements, and how to administer a database (security, backup, and restore).

Microsoft Technology MICRO079 Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) – Gaming Development Fundamentals A certification in Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) ‐ Gaming Development Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 291 Associate (MTA) ‐ Gaming certification provides individuals with the ability to demonstrate their proficiency in Fundamentals requires students to pass exam 98‐374. Candidates should have solid Development Fundamentals core gaming development skills. foundational knowledge of game design, hardware, graphics, and animation.

Microsoft Technology MICRO080 Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) – HTMLS Application Development A certification in Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) ‐ HTMLS Application Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Associate (MTA) ‐ HTML5 Fundamentals certification provides individuals with the ability to demonstrate their Development Fundamentals requires students to pass exam 98‐375.Candidates 292 Application Development proficiency in core HTML5 client application development skills that runs on today’s should have solid foundational knowledge and able to: Manage the Application Life Fundamentals touch‐enabled devices (PCs, tablets, and phones). Cycle, Build the User Interface by Using HTML5, Format the User Interface by Using CSS Code by Using JavaScript DGD‐Certification does not meet all requirements. Certifications has been slated for removal from the Career and Professional Education Act Comprehensive List for program year 2014‐2015. 29

Microsoft Technology MICRO081 Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) ‐ Mobile Development Fundamentals A certification in Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) ‐ Mobile Development Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Associate (MTA) ‐ Mobile certification provides individuals with the ability to demonstrate their proficiency in Fundamentals requires students to pass exam 98‐373. Candidates should have solid 293 Development Fundamentals mobile development skills. foundational knowledge and able to: Work with Physical Devices, Use Data with Mobile Devices, Use a Mobile Application Development Environment, Develop Mobile Applications, including Silverlight, HTML5, and other phone operating system tools Microsoft Technology MICRO078 Students who complete this certification have demonstrated an understanding of To earn this certification, the candidate must pass the Microsoft Technology Associate Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 294 Associate (MTA) ‐ Networking networking concepts in a Windows Server 2008 environment such as network ‐ Networking Fundamentals (Exam 98‐366). Fundamentals infrastructures, network hardware, and protocols and services. Microsoft Technology MICRO077 Students who complete this certification have demonstrated their understanding of To earn this certification, the candidate must pass the Microsoft Technology Associate Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 295 Associate (MTA) ‐ Security security concepts in a Windows Server 2008 environment such as security layers, ‐ Security Fundamentals (Exam 98‐367). Fundamentals operating system security, network security, and security software.

Microsoft Technology MICRO074 Students who complete this certification have demonstrated their understanding of To earn this certification, candidates must pass the Microsoft Technology Associate ‐ Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Associate (MTA) ‐ Software core programming concepts, such as computer storage and data types, decision Software Development Fundamentals (Exam 98‐361). Development Fundamentals structures, and error handling; object oriented programming, including classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation; application life cycle management, application specifications, algorithms and data structures; Web page development 296 (HTML, JavaScript, and CSS), Microsoft ASP.NET Web application development, Web hosting, and Web services; desktop applications, including Windows® Forms applications, console‐based applications, and Windows Services; and databases, including RDMS, query methods, and database connection methods.

Microsoft Technology MICRO072 Students who complete this certification have demonstrated their understanding of To earn this certification, candidates must pass the Microsoft Technology Associate ‐ Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Associate (MTA) ‐ Web Web‐based application development and the ability to create ASP.NET applications Web Development Fundamentals (Exam 98‐363). Development Fundamentals using server‐side and client‐side coding techniques and tools, access and display data 297 in a Web application, deploy and host Web applications using Internet Information Server (IIS), program Web Applications, work with Data and Services (XML), and debug Web Applications. Microsoft Technology MICRO071 Students who complete this certification have demonstrated their ability to create To earn this certification, candidates must pass the Microsoft Technology Associate ‐ Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning Associate (MTA) ‐ Windows graphical user interface (GUI) applications using Windows Forms or Windows Windows Development Fundamentals (Exam 98‐362). Development Fundamentals Presentation Foundation (WPF), program and host Windows Services on a computer, 298 access data from various sources for use in a Windows‐based application, and deploy a Windows application to target computers.

Microsoft Technology MICRO076 Students who complete this certification have demonstrated proficiency in the To earn this certification, the candidate must pass the Microsoft Technology Associate Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 299 Associate (MTA) ‐ Windows OS Windows operating system configuration, installing/upgrading and maintaining client ‐ Windows OS Fundamentals (Exam 98‐349). Fundamentals systems, and managing applications, files and folders, and devices.

Microsoft Technology MICRO075 Students who complete this certification have demonstrated proficiency in server To earn this certification, the candidate must pass the Microsoft Technology Associate Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com/learning 300 Associate (MTA) ‐ Windows installation, server roles, Active Directory, storage, server performance management, ‐ Server Administration Fundamentals (Exam 98‐365). Server Admin Fundamentals and server maintenance.

National Council for Interior NCIDQ001 The National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) serves to identify to the To qualify for the Interior Design Experience Program (IDEP) and take the exam an National Council for www.ncidq.org Design Certification (NCIDC) public those interior designers who have met the minimum standards for professional individual must complete one of the five education/work experience routes (see Interior Design 301 practice by passing the NCIDQ Examination. website for details). Participation in the Interior Design Experience Program (IDEP) Qualification consists of two to three years of curriculum and completion of the NCIDQ three part exam. All work experience used to satisfy the eligibility requirements must be in the field of interior design National Pharmacy Technician ICOPT001 Certification of Pharmacy Technicians is to recognize pharmacy technicians who are To be eligible to take the Florida Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam, a candidate Institute for the www.nationaltechexam.org Certification proficient in the knowledge and skills needed to assist pharmacists to safely, must: (1) be at least 18 years of age, (2) have a high school diploma or GED and (3) Certification of Pharmacy accurately and efficiently prepare and dispense prescriptions and to promote high have not been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony nor have any previous Technicians 302 standards of practice for pharmacy technicians. disciplinary actions taken against their license/registration. ICPT has developed a * Please note that the National Healthcareer Assoication has taken over required training program to help students study and prepare for the certification administration of the certification exam. Beginning with the 2014‐15 year, the exam (that includes 500 pages of study). The exam is 110 questions and two hours in certification should be reported with NATHA010. length. National Professional NRETF003 The National Professional Certification in Sales was designed to capture the core sales Candidates for this certification must have earned the National Professional National Retail Federation www.nrffoundation.com Certification in Sales duties for a broad range of entry‐level through first‐line supervisory positions across Certification in Customer Service first before he/she can become eligible to set for the Foundation the sales and service industries. It is appropriate for anyone interested in obtaining a Sales Certification exam. A participant can earn the sales certification by passing a 75‐ job or pursuing a career in retail and other sales‐focused industries. question, online assessment and be at least 16 years old or, if a student, have attained 303 at least a grade 11 standing, and be in good standing with their employer, school, or training program. The assessment measures and validates knowledge in the following areas: Prepares for Selling, Gains Customer Commitment and Closes the Sale, Develops and Implements Sales and Follow‐up Plan. National ProStart Certificate of NRAEF002 The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) certification Individuals must complete year one and two of the industry‐based ProStart sponsored National Restaurant www.nraef.org Achievement programs offer a professional credential achieved through completion of an in‐depth culinary curriculum; and pass the end‐of‐year ProStart program examination. The Association Educational course of study in the areas identified as crucial to performing a job. This may also ProStart program uses a comprehensive curriculum. The curriculum is a two year Foundation include on‐the job experience related to the course of study. program that provides instruction in 25 subject areas, ranging from basic food preparation, accounting and cost control, to sanitation and workplace safety. The 304 classroom comes alive with job‐relevant lessons, and the workplace provides hands‐ on learning and training. A formal evaluation by a third party verifies the accuracy and completeness of the NRAEF's certification examinations and approves the accreditation of the NRAEF's certification programs. The third party also verifies the examination's validity and reliability.

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NCCER Carpentry ‐ Level 1 NCCER005 Level One certification‐ Fundamentals The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) 305

NCCER Carpentry ‐ Level 2 NCCER032 Level Two certification‐ Framing and Finishing The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) 306

NCCER Carpentry ‐ Level 3 NCCER033 Level Three certification ‐ Exterior Finishing, Roofing Applications, Stairs, Drywall, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 307 Interior Finish (Doors/ Ceilings). addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Carpentry ‐ Level 4 NCCER034 Level Four certification‐ Interior Finish, Cabinet Installation, Site Layout, Advanced The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org Roof, Floor, Wall, and Stair Systems, Intro. to Light Equipment, and Welding. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER)

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NCCER Concrete Finishing ‐ NCCER036 Level One certification: Intro. to Concrete Construction and Finishing, Safety The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org Level 1 Requirements, Tools and Equipment, Placing Concrete, Finishing, Curing and addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Protecting, and Intro. to Troubleshooting. and performance test. Research (NCCER) 309

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NCCER Electrical ‐ Level 1 NCCER010 Level One certification: Electrical Safety, Electrical Circuits, Device Boxes, Hand The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org Bending, Electrical Theory, Electrical Test Equipment, Intro. to the National Electrical addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Code, Raceways, Boxings, and Fittings, Conductors, Intro. to Blueprints, and Wiring. and performance test. Research (NCCER) 312

NCCER Electrical ‐ Level 2 NCCER038 Level Two certification: Alternating Current, Motors, Grounding and Bonding, Conduit The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 313 Bending, Conductor Installations, Cable Tray, Conductor Terminations and Splices, addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Circuit Breakers/ Fuses, Pull and Junction Boxes, Control Systems, and Electric and performance test. Research (NCCER) Lighting NCCER Electrical ‐ Level 3 NCCER039 Level Three certification: Load Calculators, Conductor Selection, Practical Applications The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 314 of Lighting, Transformers, Voice/Data/Video, Commercial Electrical Service, addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Overcurrent Protection, Lamps and Components, Motor Calculations/ Maintenance and performance test. Research (NCCER) and Control and Hazardous Locations NCCER Electrical ‐ Level 4 NCCER040 Level Four certification: Load Calculations, Applications of Lighting, Standby and The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 315 Emergency Systems, Basic Electronic Theory, and more. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Electronic Systems NCCER013 Level One‐ Intro. to the Trade, Construction Materials and Methods, Pathways and The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 316 Technician ‐ Level 1 Spaces, Fasteners and Anchors, Job Site Safety, Craft Related Math, Hand Bending of addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Conduit, and Low Voltage Cabling. and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Electronic Systems NCCER041 Level Two‐ DC / AC Circuits, SemiConductors and Integrated Circuits, Basic Test The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 317 Technician ‐ Level 2 Equipment, Power Quality and Grounding, Intro. to Electrical Blueprints, Switching addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Devices and Timers, Wire and Cable Terminations, Intro. to Codes and Standards, and performance test. Research (NCCER) Computer Applications and Advanced Test Equipment NCCER Electronic Systems NCCER042 Level Three‐ Cable Selection, Buses and Networks, Fiber Optics, Video Systems, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 318 Technician ‐ Level 3 Wireless Communication, Site Survey and Project Planning, Maintenance and Repair, addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Intro. Skills for the Crew Leader, and Rack Systems. and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Electronic Systems NCCER043 Level Four‐ Fire Alarm Systems, Intrusion Detection, Audio Systems, Nurse Call and The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 319 Technician ‐ Level 4 Signaling Systems, CCTV / Broadband Systems, Access Control, Systems Integration, addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and Media Management. and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Glazier ‐ Level 1 NCCER092 Basic Safety, Basic Mathematics, Introduction of the Trade, Types of Glass, Handling Intro. to Glazier certification is required for all NCCER trades. In addition, after each National Center for www.nccer.org 320 Glass, Introduction to blueprint reading, Sealants, Basic Glass Cutting, Mirror and module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written and performance Construction Education & Glass Fabrication, Plastics and Panels. test. Research (NCCER) DGD‐Certification does not meet all requirements. Certifications has been slated for removal from the Career and Professional Education Act Comprehensive List for program year 2014‐2015. 31

NCCER Glazier ‐ Level 2 NCCER093 Contract Documents, Intro to Safety Glazing, Trade Math, Sealants II, Custom Mirrors, Intro. to Glazier certification is required for all NCCER trades. In addition, after each National Center for www.nccer.org 321 Intro to Insulating Glass, Types of Windows, Glass Fabrication, Aluminum Fabrication, module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written and performance Construction Education & and Shower and Tub Enclosures. test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Glazier ‐ Level 3 NCCER094 Mechanical Fasteners, Work Platforms, Job Measurement, Sketching and Take offs, Intro. to Glazier certification is required for all NCCER trades. In addition, after each National Center for www.nccer.org 322 Sloped Glazing/ Skylights, Curtain Wall, Finishes and Coatings, and Entrances and module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written and performance Construction Education & Hardware. test. 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In National Center for www.nccer.org 326 and Air Conditioning (HVAC) ‐ Conservation Equipment, Building Management Systems, Water Treatment, System addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Level 4 Startup and Shutdown, Heating and Cooling System Design, and Commercial and and performance test. Research (NCCER) Industrial Refrigeration NCCER Heavy Equipment NCCER017 Level One‐ Orientation to the Trade, Heavy Equipment Safety, Identification of Heavy The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 327 Operations ‐ Level 1 Equipment, Basic Operational Techniques, Tractors, and Grades Part One. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. 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Research (NCCER) NCCER Industrial Maintenance ‐ NCCER084 Level One‐ Basic Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Power The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org Mechanic Tools, Basic Rigging, Testing Piping Systems and Equipment, Basic Layout, Field addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Sketching, Prealignment for Drilling and Tapping, Structural Ironworking: One, and performance test. Research (NCCER) 330 Lubrication, Piping Systems, Gaskets and Packing, Maintaining Valves, Identifying and Installing Valves, Steam Traps, Steam Systems, Drawings and Symbols, Oxyfuel Cutting, Pipe Hangers and Support, Fasteners, Boiler Pressure Components, Boiler Nonpressure Components, Boiler Auxiliaries, Towers and Exchangers, Planning Work NCCER Masonry ‐ Level 1 NCCER025A Level ti iti One‐ Intro. to Masonry, Tools and Equipment, Measurements and Drawings, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 331 Mortar, Units and Installation. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Masonry ‐ Level 2 NCCER044 Level Two‐ Residential Plans and Drawing Interpretation, Grout and Other The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 332 Reinforcement, Metal Work in Masonry, Advanced Laying Techniques, Construction addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Techniques and Moisture Control, Inspection and Quality Control. and performance test. Research (NCCER)

NCCER Masonry ‐ Level 3 NCCER045 Level Three‐ High Rise Construction, Repair and Restoration, Commercial Drawings, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 333 Estimating, and Project Planning and Supervision. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Painting ‐ Level 1 NCCER046 Level One certification‐ Careers in the Painting Trade, Safety, Protecting Surfaces, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 334 Sealants and Repairs, Paints and Coatings, etc. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Painting ‐ Level 2 NCCER047 Level Two certification‐ Job Planning and Completion, Chemical Cleaning and The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 335 Stripping, Abrasive Blasting, Drywall Finishing, Stains, and Clear Finishes. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Painting ‐ Level 3 NCCER048 Level Three certification‐ Coatings III, Color and Tinting, Decorative Finishes, Wall The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 336 covering, Graphics, Texturing, etc. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Pipefitting ‐ Level 1 NCCER049 Level One certification ‐ Pipefitting Hand Tools, Power Tools, Ladders and Scaffolds, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 337 and Motorized Equipment. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Pipefitting ‐ Level 2 NCCER050 Level Two certification‐ Piping Systems, Drawings and Detail Sheets, Pipefitting Trade The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 338 Math, Pipe Fabrication, and Excavation. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Pipefitting ‐ Level 3 NCCER051 Level Three certification‐ Rigging Equipment, Advanced Trade Math, Motorized The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 339 Equipment II, Field Routing and Vessel Trim, and Testing Piping Systems. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Pipefitting ‐ Level 4 NCCER052 Level Four certification‐ Advanced Pipe Fabrication, Performing NDE Testing, Steam The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 340 Traps, Stress Relieving and Aligning, Maintaining Valves, Hot Taps, and Special Piping. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Plumbing ‐ Level 1 NCCER026 Level One‐ Intro to the Plumbing Profession, Plumbing Safety, Plumbing Tools, Intro The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org to Plumbing Math, Intro to Plumbing Drawings, Plastic Pipe and Fittings, Copper Pipe addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & 341 and Fittings, Cast‐Iron Pipe and Fittings, Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings, Corrugated and performance test. Research (NCCER) Stainless Steel Tubing, Fixtures and Faucets, Intro to Drain, Waste, and Vent(DWV) Systems and Intro to Water Distribution Systems NCCER Plumbing ‐ Level 2 NCCER069 Level Two‐ Plumbing Math Two, Reading Commercial Drawings, Hangers, Supports, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org Structural Penetrations, and Fire Stopping, Installing and Testing DWV Piping, addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & 342 Installing Roof, Floor, and Area Drains, Types of Valves, Installing and Testing Water and performance test. Research (NCCER) Supply Piping, Installing Fixtures, Valves, and Faucets, Intro to Electricity, Installing Water Heaters, Fuel Gas Systems, and Servicing of Fixtures, Valves, and Faucets. DGD‐Certification does not meet all requirements. Certifications has been slated for removal from the Career and Professional Education Act Comprehensive List for program year 2014‐2015. 32

NCCER Plumbing ‐ Level 3 NCCER070 Level Three‐ Applied Math, Sizing Water Supply Piping, Potable Water Treatment, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 343 Backflow Preventers, Types of Venting, Sizing DWV and Storm Systems, Sewage addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Pumps and Sump Pumps, Corrosive‐Resistant Waster Piping, and Compressed Air. and performance test. Research (NCCER)

NCCER Plumbing ‐ Level 4 NCCER071 Level Four‐ Business Principles for Plumbers, Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org Water Pressure Booster and Recirculation Systems, Indirect and Special Waste, addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & 344 Hydronic and Solar Heating Systems, Codes, Servicing Piping Systems, Fixtures, and and performance test. Research (NCCER) Appliances, Private Water Supply Well Systems, Private Waste Disposal Systems, Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs, and Plumbing for Mobile Home and Travel Trailer Parks NCCER Project Management NCCER027 This management certification covers the following areas: Orientation to the Job; 89 hours of coursework (divided into 12 separate modules). After each module an National Center for www.nccer.org 345 Human Relations; Negotiations; Problem Solving; Construction Documents; individual must take a written test. Construction Education & Construction Planning; Estimating; Scheduling; Cost Awareness and Control; Resource Research (NCCER) Control; Quality Control/TQM; and Safety NCCER Roofer ‐ Level 1 NCCER053 Level One‐ Nails, Fasteners, and Adhesives, Concrete and Reinforcement Materials, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 346 Fasteners, Hangers, and Supports, Sheet Metal Processes, Bolting and Aligning, and addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Rigging. and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Roofer ‐ Level 2 NCCER054 Level Two‐ Roof Systems, Soldering, Gutters and Downspouts, Roof Flashing, Hand The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 347 Tools, Power Tools, and Installing Roof Systems. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Roofer ‐ Level 3 NCCER055 Level Three‐ Intro. to Welding, Brazing, and Cutting, Roofing Applications, Installation The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 348 of Cornices, Gutters and Downspouts, Fabrication II, and Reroofing. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Roofer ‐ Level 4 NCCER056 Level Four‐ Shop Production, and Fabrication IV. The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 349 addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Sheet Metal ‐ Level 1 NCCER057 Level One‐ Intro. to Sheet Metal Trade, Fasteners, Hangers and Supports, Installation The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 350 of Air Distribution, Insulation, Intro. to Sheet Metal Layout, Trade Math One, and addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Fabrication One. and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Sheet Metal ‐ Level 2 NCCER058 Level Two: Trade Math Two, Basic Piping Practices, Fabrication Two, Bend Allowances, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 351 Blueprints, Air Properties and Distribution, Sheet Metal Duct Fabrication, Soldering, addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and Fiberglass Duct. and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Sheet Metal ‐ Level 3 NCCER059 Level Three‐ Trade Math III, Air Systems, Intro. to Welding, Cutting, and Brazing, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 352 Principles of Refrigeration/ Airflow, Comprehensive Blueprint and Specific Reading, addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Fabrication III, and Architectural Sheet Metal. and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Sheet Metal ‐ Level 4 NCCER060 Level Four‐ Shop Production, Air Balance, Louvers, Dampers and Access Doors, Fume The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 353 and Exhaust System and Design, Fabrication IV, and Intro. Skills for the Crew Leader. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Welder ‐ Level 1 NCCER061 Level One‐ Welding Safety, Oxyfuel Cutting, Base Cutting Preparation, Weld Quality, The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 354 Groove Welds, Open Root Pipes, Joint Fit‐Up and Alignment. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Welder ‐ Level 2 NCCER062 Level Two‐ Welding Symbols, Reading Detail Drawings, Stainless Steel Groove and The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 355 Pipe, Air Carbon Arc Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, Equipment and Filler Metals, and addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & Plates. and performance test. Research (NCCER) NCCER Welder ‐ Level 3 NCCER063 Level Three‐ Heat Treatment, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, and The CORE: Intro. to Craft Skills certification is required for all NCCER trades. In National Center for www.nccer.org 356 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. addition, after each module (of each Level) an individual is required to take a written Construction Education & and performance test. Research (NCCER) NDT Certificate Electro‐ ASNDT002 The ASNT Level III program provides third‐party certification for NDT and predictive ASNT Level III applicants must satisfy one of the following eligibility criteria: (1) have The American Society for www.asnt.org/certification/certification. magnetic Testing (ET) ‐ Level III maintenance (PdM) personnel whose specific jobs require appropriate knowledge of graduated from a four‐year US college or university with a degree in engineering or Non‐Destructive Testing htm the technical principles underlying the tests they perform, witness, monitor, or science plus one year (12 months) of experience in NDT in an assignment comparable (ASNT) evaluate. to that of an Level II in the applicable NDT method(s); or (2) have passed at least two 357 years of engineering or physical science study at a university, college, or technical school, plus two years (24 months) of experience; or (3) have four years (48 months) of experience in an assignment at least comparable to that of a Level II in the applicable NDT method(s). ASNT NDT Level III certification candidates are required to pass both the NDT Basic and Method examinations. NDT Certificate Liquid ASNDT003 ASNT Central Certification Program(ACCP) Level II shall have the skills and knowledge To be eligible for examination, Level II candidates must have met minimum training The American Society for www.asnt.org/certification/certification. Penetrate (PT) ‐ Level II to set up and calibrate equipment, to conduct tests, and to interpret, evaluate, and requirements and submit documentation of the hours claimed. Training hours may Non‐Destructive Testing htm document results. ACCP Level II shall be familiar with the scope and limitations of the include both practical and theory courses. Candidates must pass a visual acuity (ASNT) method to which certified and should be capable of directing the work of trainees and examination no earlier than 12 months before submitting the application. There are 358 Level I personnel. Be able to organize and report NDT results, capable of developing four examinations applicants must pass: General Written Examination, Specific an NDT instruction in conformance with a procedure, and be knowledgeable in the Written Examination, Practical Examination, and Instruction Preparation. NDT subject matter contained in the NDT Body of Knowledge for Level II in the applicable test method(s). NDT Certificate Liquid ASNDT004 ACCP Professional Level III shall have the skills and knowledge to establish Level III candidates must satisfy one of the following sets of criteria: (1) have The American Society for www.asnt.org/certification/certification. Penetrate (PT) ‐ Level III techniques, to interpret codes, standards, and specifications, to designate the graduated from a four‐year US college or university with a degree in engineering or Non‐Destructive Testing htm particular technique to be used, and to prepare or approve procedures and science plus one (1) additional year of experience above the level II requirements in (ASNT) instructions. – general familiarity with other NDT methods and capable of conducting NDT in an assignment comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT or directing the training and examination of NDT personnel in the methods for which method(s); or (2) have passed at least two years of engineering or science study at a the ACCP Professional Level III is qualified. – have knowledge of materials, university, college, or technical school, plus two(2) additional years of experience 359 fabrication, and product technology in order to establish techniques and to assist in above the level II requirements; or (3) have four (4) years of experience above the establishing acceptance criteria when none are otherwise available. – be level II requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of an NDT knowledgeable in the NDT subject matter contained in the NDT Body of Knowledge Level II in the applicable NDT method(s). In addition to the prerequisite Level II for Level III in the applicable test method(s). qualifications and experience, Level III must pass the following four examinations: Basic Examination, Method Examination, Practical Examination, and Procedure Preparation Examination.

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NDT Certificate Magnetic ASNDT005 ACCP Level II shall have the skills and knowledge to set up and calibrate equipment, To be eligible for examination, Level II candidates must have met minimum training The American Society for www.asnt.org/certification/certification. Particle Testing (MT) ‐ Level II to conduct tests, and to interpret, evaluate, and document results. ACCP Level II shall requirements and submit documentation of the hours claimed. Training hours may Non‐Destructive Testing htm be familiar with the scope and limitations of the method to which certified and should include both practical and theory courses. Candidates must pass a visual acuity (ASNT) 360 be capable of directing the work of trainees and Level I personnel. Be able to examination no earlier than 12 months before submitting the application. There are organize and report NDT results, capable of developing an NDT instruction in four examinations applicants must pass: General Written Examination, Specific conformance with a procedure, and be knowledgeable in the NDT subject matter Written Examination, Practical Examination, and Instruction Preparation. contained in the NDT Body of Knowledge for Level II in the applicable test method(s). NDT Certificate Magnetic ASNDT006 ACCP Professional Level III shall have the skills and knowledge to establish Level III candidates must satisfy one of the following sets of criteria: (1) have The American Society for www.asnt.org/certification/certification. Particle Testing (MT) ‐ Level III techniques, to interpret codes, standards, and specifications, to designate the graduated from a four‐year US college or university with a degree in engineering or Non‐Destructive Testing htm particular technique to be used, and to prepare or approve procedures and science plus one (1) additional year of experience above the level II requirements in (ASNT) instructions. – general familiarity with other NDT methods and capable of conducting NDT in an assignment comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT or directing the training and examination of NDT personnel in the methods for which method(s); or (2) have passed at least two years of engineering or science study at a the ACCP Professional Level III is qualified. – have knowledge of materials, university, college, or technical school, plus two(2) additional years of experience 361 fabrication, and product technology in order to establish techniques and to assist in above the level II requirements; or (3) have four (4) years of experience above the establishing acceptance criteria when none are otherwise available. – be level II requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of an NDT knowledgeable in the NDT subject matter contained in the NDT Body of Knowledge Level II in the applicable NDT method(s). In addition to the prerequisite Level II for Level III in the applicable test method(s). qualifications and experience, Level III must pass the following four examinations: Basic Examination, Method Examination, Practical Examination, and Procedure Preparation Examination. NDT Certificate Radiographic ASNDT007 ACCP Level II shall have the skills and knowledge to set up and calibrate equipment, To be eligible for examination, Level II candidates must have met minimum training The American Society for www.asnt.org/certification/certification. Testing (RT) ‐ Level II to conduct tests, and to interpret, evaluate, and document results. ACCP Level II shall requirements and submit documentation of the hours claimed. Training hours may Non‐Destructive Testing htm be familiar with the scope and limitations of the method to which certified and should include both practical and theory courses. Candidates must pass a visual acuity (ASNT) 362 be capable of directing the work of trainees and Level I personnel. Be able to examination no earlier than 12 months before submitting the application. There are organize and report NDT results, capable of developing an NDT instruction in four examinations applicants must pass: General Written Examination, Specific conformance with a procedure, and be knowledgeable in the NDT subject matter Written Examination, Practical Examination, and Instruction Preparation. contained in the NDT Body of Knowledge for Level II in the applicable test method(s). NDT Certificate Radiographic ASNDT008 ACCP Professional Level III shall have the skills and knowledge to establish Level III candidates must satisfy one of the following sets of criteria: (1) have The American Society for www.asnt.org/certification/certification. Testing (RT) ‐ Level III techniques, to interpret codes, standards, and specifications, to designate the graduated from a four‐year US college or university with a degree in engineering or Non‐Destructive Testing htm particular technique to be used, and to prepare or approve procedures and science plus one (1) additional year of experience above the level II requirements in (ASNT) instructions. – general familiarity with other NDT methods and capable of conducting NDT in an assignment comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT or directing the training and examination of NDT personnel in the methods for which method(s); or (2) have passed at least two years of engineering or science study at a the ACCP Professional Level III is qualified. – have knowledge of materials, university, college, or technical school, plus two(2) additional years of experience 363 fabrication, and product technology in order to establish techniques and to assist in above the level II requirements; or (3) have four (4) years of experience above the establishing acceptance criteria when none are otherwise available. – be level II requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of an NDT knowledgeable in the NDT subject matter contained in the NDT Body of Knowledge Level II in the applicable NDT method(s). In addition to the prerequisite Level II for Level III in the applicable test method(s). qualifications and experience, Level III must pass the following four examinations: Basic Examination, Method Examination, Practical Examination, and Procedure Preparation Examination. NDT Certificate Ultrasonic ASNDT009 ACCP Level II shall have the skills and knowledge to set up and calibrate equipment, To be eligible for examination, Level II candidates must have met minimum training The American Society for www.asnt.org/certification/certification. Testing (UT) ‐ Level II to conduct tests, and to interpret, evaluate, and document results. ACCP Level II shall requirements and submit documentation of the hours claimed. Training hours may Non‐Destructive Testing htm be familiar with the scope and limitations of the method to which certified and should include both practical and theory courses. Candidates must pass a visual acuity (ASNT) 364 be capable of directing the work of trainees and Level I personnel. Be able to examination no earlier than 12 months before submitting the application. There are organize and report NDT results, capable of developing an NDT instruction in four examinations applicants must pass: General Written Examination, Specific conformance with a procedure, and be knowledgeable in the NDT subject matter Written Examination, Practical Examination, and Instruction Preparation. contained in the NDT Body of Knowledge for Level II in the applicable test method(s). NDT Certificate Ultrasonic ASNDT010 ACCP Professional Level III shall have the skills and knowledge to establish Level III candidates must satisfy one of the following sets of criteria: (1) have The American Society for www.asnt.org/certification/certification. Testing (UT) ‐ Level III techniques, to interpret codes, standards, and specifications, to designate the graduated from a four‐year US college or university with a degree in engineering or Non‐Destructive Testing htm particular technique to be used, and to prepare or approve procedures and science plus one (1) additional year of experience above the level II requirements in (ASNT) instructions. – general familiarity with other NDT methods and capable of conducting NDT in an assignment comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT or directing the training and examination of NDT personnel in the methods for which method(s); or (2) have passed at least two years of engineering or science study at a the ACCP Professional Level III is qualified. – have knowledge of materials, university, college, or technical school, plus two(2) additional years of experience 365 fabrication, and product technology in order to establish techniques and to assist in above the level II requirements; or (3) have four (4) years of experience above the establishing acceptance criteria when none are otherwise available. – be level II requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of an NDT knowledgeable in the NDT subject matter contained in the NDT Body of Knowledge Level II in the applicable NDT method(s). In addition to the prerequisite Level II for Level III in the applicable test method(s). qualifications and experience, Level III must pass the following four examinations: Basic Examination, Method Examination, Practical Examination, and Procedure Preparation Examination. NDT Certificate Visual Testing ASNDT011 ACCP Level II shall have the skills and knowledge to set up and calibrate equipment, To be eligible for examination, Level II candidates must have met minimum training The American Society for www.asnt.org/certification/certification. (VT) ‐ Level II to conduct tests, and to interpret, evaluate, and document results. ACCP Level II shall requirements and submit documentation of the hours claimed. Training hours may Non‐Destructive Testing htm be familiar with the scope and limitations of the method to which certified and should include both practical and theory courses. Candidates must pass a visual acuity (ASNT) 366 be capable of directing the work of trainees and Level I personnel. Be able to examination no earlier than 12 months before submitting the application. There are organize and report NDT results, capable of developing an NDT instruction in four examinations applicants must pass: General Written Examination, Specific conformance with a procedure, and be knowledgeable in the NDT subject matter Written Examination, Practical Examination, and Instruction Preparation. contained in the NDT Body of Knowledge for Level II in the applicable test method(s). NDT Certificate Visual Testing ASNDT012 ACCP Professional Level III shall have the skills and knowledge to establish Level III candidates must satisfy one of the following sets of criteria: (1) have The American Society for www.asnt.org/certification/certification. (VT) ‐ Level III techniques, to interpret codes, standards, and specifications, to designate the graduated from a four‐year US college or university with a degree in engineering or Non‐Destructive Testing htm particular technique to be used, and to prepare or approve procedures and science plus one (1) additional year of experience above the level II requirements in (ASNT) instructions. – general familiarity with other NDT methods and capable of conducting NDT in an assignment comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT or directing the training and examination of NDT personnel in the methods for which method(s); or (2) have passed at least two years of engineering or science study at a the ACCP Professional Level III is qualified. – have knowledge of materials, university, college, or technical school, plus two(2) additional years of experience 367 fabrication, and product technology in order to establish techniques and to assist in above the level II requirements; or (3) have four (4) years of experience above the establishing acceptance criteria when none are otherwise available. – be level II requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of an NDT knowledgeable in the NDT subject matter contained in the NDT Body of Knowledge Level II in the applicable NDT method(s). In addition to the prerequisite Level II for Level III in the applicable test method(s). qualifications and experience, Level III must pass the following four examinations: Basic Examination, Method Examination, Practical Examination, and Procedure DGD‐Certification does not meet all requirements. Certifications has been slated for removal from the Career and Professional Education Act Comprehensive List for program year 2014‐2015. 34 Preparation Examination.

NIMS EDM ‐ Plunge NIFMS003 The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is the nation’s only ANSI NIMS certifications require both performance and theory exams. The performance National Institute for www.nims‐skills.org accredited developer of precision manufacturing skill standards and competency will be the manufacturing of a part, the set‐up and operation of a machine or the Metalworking Skills (NIMS) assessments. NIMS certifies individual skills against standards and accredits programs writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. Examinees must first 368 that meet its quality requirements. This certification is part of the NIMS Standard complete a performance affidavit, and Credentialing Achievement Records (CARs) Machining Level II. before they are eligible to take the online theory exam.

NIMS EDM ‐ Wire NIFMS004 The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is the nation’s only ANSI NIMS certifications require both performance and theory exams. The performance National Institute for www.nims‐skills.org accredited developer of precision manufacturing skill standards and competency will be the manufacturing of a part, the set‐up and operation of a machine or the Metalworking Skills (NIMS) assessments. NIMS certifies individual skills against standards and accredits programs writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. Examinees must first that meet its quality requirements. This certification is part of the NIMS Standard complete a performance affidavit, and Credentialing Achievement Records (CARs) Machining Level II. before they are eligible to take the online theory exam.

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NIMS Machining Level I ‐ CNC NIFMS001 The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is the nation’s only ANSI NIMS certifications require both performance and theory exams. The performance National Institute for www.nims‐skills.org Milling: Programming Setup & accredited developer of precision manufacturing skill standards and competency will be the manufacturing of a part, the set‐up and operation of a machine or the Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Operations assessments. NIMS certifies individual skills against standards and accredits programs writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. Examinees must first that meet its quality requirements. Milling machines can perform a vast number of complete a performance affidavit, and Credentialing Achievement Records (CARs) operations, from simple (e.g., slot and keyway cutting, planning, drilling) to complex before they are eligible to take the online theory exam. (e.g., contouring, diesinking). This certification is part of the NIMS Standard 370 Machining Level I.

NIMS Machining Level I ‐ CNC NIFMS002 The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is the nation’s only ANSI NIMS certifications require both performance and theory exams. The performance National Institute for www.nims‐skills.org Turning: Programming Setup & accredited developer of precision manufacturing skill standards and competency will be the manufacturing of a part, the set‐up and operation of a machine or the Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Operations assessments. NIMS certifies individual skills against standards and accredits programs writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. Examinees must first that meet its quality requirements. This certification is part of the NIMS Standard complete a performance affidavit, and Credentialing Achievement Records (CARs) Machining Level II. before they are eligible to take the online theory exam. 371

NIMS Machining Level I ‐ NIFMS008 The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is the nation’s only ANSI NIMS certifications require both performance and theory exams. The performance National Institute for www.nims‐skills.org Turning Operations: Turning accredited developer of precision manufacturing skill standards and competency will be the manufacturing of a part, the set‐up and operation of a machine or the Metalworking Skills (NIMS) 372 Between Centers assessments. NIMS certifies individual skills against standards and accredits programs writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. Examinees must first that meet its quality requirements. This certification is part of the NIMS Standard complete a performance affidavit, and Credentialing Achievement Records (CARs) Machining Level II. before they are eligible to take the online theory exam. NIMS Machining Level I ‐ NIFMS010 The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is the nation’s only ANSI NIMS certifications require both performance and theory exams. The performance National Institute for www.nims‐skills.org Turning Operations: Turning accredited developer of precision manufacturing skill standards and competency will be the manufacturing of a part, the set‐up and operation of a machine or the Metalworking Skills (NIMS) 373 Chucking Skills assessments. NIMS certifies individual skills against standards and accredits programs writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. Examinees must first that meet its quality requirements. This certification is part of the NIMS Standard complete a performance affidavit, and Credentialing Achievement Records (CARs) Machining Level II. before they are eligible to take the online theory exam. NIMS Machining Level II ‐ NIFMS012 The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is the nation’s only ANSI NIMS certifications require both performance and theory exams. The performance National Institute for www.nims‐skills.org Grinding Skills II accredited developer of precision manufacturing skill standards and competency will be the manufacturing of a part, the set‐up and operation of a machine or the Metalworking Skills (NIMS) 374 assessments. NIMS certifies individual skills against standards and accredits programs writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. Examinees must first that meet its quality requirements. This certification is part of the NIMS Standard complete a performance affidavit, and Credentialing Achievement Records (CARs) Machining Level II. before they are eligible to take the online theory exam. NIMS Machining Level II ‐ NIFMS007 The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is the nation’s only ANSI NIMS certifications require both performance and theory exams. The performance National Institute for www.nims‐skills.org Manual Milling accredited developer of precision manufacturing skill standards and competency will be the manufacturing of a part, the set‐up and operation of a machine or the Metalworking Skills (NIMS) 375 assessments. NIMS certifies individual skills against standards and accredits programs writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. Examinees must first that meet its quality requirements. This certification is part of the NIMS Standard complete a performance affidavit, and Credentialing Achievement Records (CARs) Machining Level II. before they are eligible to take the online theory exam. NIMS Manual Turning ‐ NIFMS009 The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is the nation’s only ANSI NIMS certifications require both performance and theory exams. The performance National Institute for www.nims‐skills.org Between Centers accredited developer of precision manufacturing skill standards and competency will be the manufacturing of a part, the set‐up and operation of a machine or the Metalworking Skills (NIMS) 376 assessments. NIMS certifies individual skills against standards and accredits programs writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. Examinees must first that meet its quality requirements. This certification is part of the NIMS Standard complete a performance affidavit, and Credentialing Achievement Records (CARs) Machining Level I. before they are eligible to take the online theory exam.

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Occupational Health and Safety CCHES001 These certification programs offer recognition among safety and health practitioners, Individuals must work part‐time or full‐time in safety and health (35% is the Board of Certified Safety www.bcsp.org Technologist (OHST) demonstrate competence to employers and others, increase employee confidence in minimum); Have duties that require technical skills and knowledge in safety and Professionals (BCSP) occupational health and safety programs, help improve company profitability through health; Must have five years of experience in safety and health; and Must pass the reduced incidents and losses, and enhance the company image. Typical individuals OHST examination. 377 are involved in safety inspections, industrial hygiene monitoring, safety and health Candidates may substitute college courses in health and safety or an associate degree training, investigating and maintaining records and similar functions. or higher in certain disciplines for some or all of the experience requirement. Students in associate or higher degree programs in occupational safety and health may sit for the examination during their last semester. The exam has 200 multiple‐ choice questions, some involving computations. Candidates have four hours to Operator Certification CSADA001 Operator Certification is an intensive program that educates operators in the correct Successful completion of the CSDA Cutting Edge six‐day training program; 4500 hrs Concrete Sawing and www.csda.org 378 applications and techniques for safe, competent operation of sawing and drilling field experience; 10‐hour OSHA Safety Course; and an unrestricted driver’s license. Drilling Association equipment. Oracle Certified Associate ORACL001 Oracle Database extends Oracle's unique ability to deliver the benefits of grid Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL 1Z0‐007 exam; Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals Oracle Corporation www.oracle.com (OCA) ‐ Database computing with more self‐management and automation. This certification combines I 1Z0‐051 or Oracle Database SQL Expert 1Z0‐047 exam (one of the three is required). 379 training, experience, and testing to ensure that an individual has a strong foundation In addition the Oracle Database 11g: Administration I 1Z0‐052 exam is required. and expertise in the industry’s most advanced database management system.

Oracle Certified Associate ORACL004 The OCA Java Programmer certification is designed for individuals who possess a To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully pass a single exam specific Oracle Corporation www.oracle.com (OCA) ‐ Java Programmer strong foundation in the Java Programming language. This certification covers the to the Java version. The Java SE5/SE 6 exam (1Z0‐850) requires examinees to 380 fundamentals of Java programming, such as the significance of object‐oriented complete 51 questions in 115 minutes. The Java SE7 exam (1Z0‐803) requires programming and the steps to create simple Java technology programs. This examinees to complete 90 questions in 150 minutes. The pass score for the exam is certification provides a solid foundation on which to base continued learning. specific to the version of the exam and is set at the time of release. Oracle Certified Master (OCM) ‐ ORACL003 Oracle Database extends Oracle's unique ability to deliver the benefits of grid Complete one of the approved instructor‐led online or in‐class courses; pass the Oracle Corporation www.oracle.com Database computing with more self‐management and automation. This certification combines Oracle Database Certified Master Exam; and submit the Hands‐on Course 381 training, experience, and testing to ensure that an individual has a strong foundation Requirement Form. and expertise in the industry’s most advanced database management system.

Oracle Certified Master (OCM) ‐ ORACL006 This performance‐based certification is for developers interested in demonstrating To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully complete two elements: a Oracle Corporation www.oracle.com Java Developer advanced proficiency in the Java programming language using the Java SE. programming assignment and an essay exam. Prior to attempting certification, candidates must be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition, or as an OCP: Java Programmer. For upgrade purposes, it is not necessary to be a Sun 382 Certified Java Associate prior to taking this exam.

Candidates for this certification are required to complete specific training programs and complete a two‐part practical requirement consisting of an assignment and an essay exam. The assignment must be completed prior to taking the essay exam. Oracle Certified Professional ORACL002 Oracle Database extends Oracle's unique ability to deliver the benefits of grid Complete one of the approved instructor‐led online or in‐class courses; pass the Oracle Corporation www.oracle.com (OCP) ‐ Database computing with more self‐management and automation. This certification combines Oracle Database exam: Administration II 1Z0‐053 exam; and submit the Hands On 383 training, experience, and testing to ensure that an individual has a strong foundation Course Requirement Form. and expertise in the industry’s most advanced database management system.

Oracle Certified Professional ORACL005 The OCP Java Programmer certification is designed for individuals who possess a To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully pass a single exam specific Oracle Corporation www.oracle.com (OCP) ‐ Java Programmer strong foundation in the Java Programming language as well as proven skill in to the Java version. The OCP Java SE5 exam (1Z0‐853) requires examinees to creating Java technology programs. This certification covers core Application complete 60 questions in 150 minutes. The OCP Java SE6 exam (1Z0‐851) requires Programming interfaces used to design object‐oriented applications with Java, as well examinees to complete 60 questions in 150 minutes. The OCP Java SE7 exam (1Z0‐ as insight into Java applications such as those that manipulate files, directories and 804) requires examinees to complete 120‐150 questions in 2.5‐3 hours. It is required 384 file systems. that examinees have earned the Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer before sitting for the OCP Jave SE7 exam. The pass score for the exam is specific to the version of the exam and is set at the time of release.

Candidates who have the Sun Java Programmer certification may upgrade to this certification by passing a single upgrade exam. Pharmacy Technician PTCBD001 Certification of Pharmacy Technicians is to recognize pharmacy technicians who are Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; no felony conviction; no drug or Pharmacy Technician www.ptcb.org proficient in the knowledge and skills needed to assist pharmacists to safely, pharmacy related convictions, no restriction or admission of misconduct or violation Certification Board 385 accurately and efficiently prepare and dispense prescriptions and to promote high of regulation by any State Board of Pharmacy. The certification requirement consists standards of practice for pharmacy technicians. of 90 multiple‐choice questions. Candidates have 110 minutes to complete the exam.

Y Physical Therapists Assistant AMPTA001 Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work under the supervision of a physical therapist Graduate from high school or have a GED; attend an accredited physical therapy American Physical www.apta.org (PTA) (PT). Following examination and evaluation, the physical therapist designs assistant educational training program that leads to an associate in science degree or Therapists Association individualized treatment programs for patients and clients. The PTA helps in providing associate in applied science degree; obtain certifications in CPR and First‐Aid; pass the (APTA) 386 these treatment interventions, reporting the patient's progress and response to National Physical Therapy Examination; submit an application for licensure as a treatment to the Physical Therapist as well as documenting in the patient's medical physical therapy assistant, along with all required fees, scores, and paperwork to the record. Florida Department of Health Board of Physical Therapy Practice. Precision Sheetmetal Operator ‐FMAIN001 FMA's certification program: provides objective evidence of a person's expertise in Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for certification: one to Fabricators & www.fmanet.org Level I (PSMO) shearing, sawing, press brake, turret punch press, laser cutting, and mechanical two years experience as a machine operator; or one to two years of technical training Manufacturers Association, finishing; assists manufacturing organizations in selecting, promoting, and retaining from an accredited program; or successful completion of a one year formally‐ International (FMA) workers; and helps manufacturing organizations improve productivity, quality, and recognized apprenticeship program in precision sheet metal. Pass a 100 question scrap rates. exam covering 13 topic areas: Metals, Metallurgy, and Metal Working Processes; 387 Paperwork and Documentation; Math Calculations for Sheet Metal Fabrication; Blueprint Reading and Part Layout; Computer/Part Program; Machine Set Up, Functioning, and Operation; Hand Tools; Inspection/Quality Control; Inspection Tools; Tooling/Dies/Jigs/Fixtures; Material and Product Handling; Safety Checks, Equipment, and Procedures; and Preventive Maintenance on Equipment and Tools.

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Y Professional Certified ASINS001 The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) certification will help employers identify Candidates must satisfy the following requirements to sit for the PCI examination: (1) American Society for www.asisonline.org Investigator those professionals who have the specific, in‐depth competency and knowledge Five years of investigations experience, with at least 2 years in case management. (2) Industrial Security required. A high school diploma or GED equivalent. The investigations examination is targeted 388 to security professional whose primary responsibility is to conduct investigations. It consists of multiple‐choice questions covering tasks, knowledge, and skills in: case management, evidence collection, and case presentation. The candidate must pass the exam with a minimum score of 650 on a scale of 200‐800. Professional Designation in AMSTL004 The Professional Designation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (PLS) is for The examination consists of multiple choice questions selected from material American Society of www.astl.org Supply Chain Management professionals seeking an understanding of the key strategies for improving customer contained in the following textbook as well as selected outside readings. Transportation & Logistics service and increasing the efficiency of their logistics and supply chain operations. The 389 purpose of the PLS is to recognize individuals that have completed a course of study examining the strategies for improving logistics and supply chain operations and are seeking to apply this knowledge within their profession. Professional Legal Secretary NALSC001 The purpose of the examination is to certify a lawyer's assistant as a person who Any person who has had three years of experience in the legal field may take the National Association of www.nals.org (PLS) possesses: a mastery of office skills; the ability to interact on a professional level with examination. A partial waiver of the three‐year legal experience requirement may be Legal Secretaries Resource attorneys, clients, and other support staff; the discipline to assume responsibility and granted for post‐secondary degrees, successful completion of the ALS exam, or other Center 390 exercise initiative and judgment, and a working knowledge of procedural law, the law certifications. The maximum waiver is one year. The PLS Certification Exam Covers: library, and how to prepare legal documents. Part 1: Written Communications, Part 2: Office Procedures and Technology, Part 3: Ethics and Judgment, and Part 4: Legal Knowledge and Skills. Protective Coatings SOCPC001 The SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist has the knowledge and experience to: assess Five years coatings experience and Bachelor’s degree; or Society for Protective www.sspc.org Certification industrial coating systems service performance; manage or oversee coating failure seven years coatings experience and Associate’s degree; or Coatings 391 analysis; develop coating specifications for new construction and/or maintenance ten years coatings experience and high school graduation or GED. coating; develop industrial painting specifications that address relevant safety and Pass the Fundamentals of Protective Coatings (C‐1) course exam and take the environmental regulations and facility constraints; and evaluate field and shop Specifying and Managing Protective Coatings Projects (C‐2) course and pass the coating work procedures course exam Quality Engineer ‐ CQE AMSFQ005 The Certified Quality Engineer is a professional who understands the principles of Eight years of on‐the‐job experience with a minimum of three years in a decision‐ American Society for www.asq.org product and service quality evaluation and control. This body of knowledge and making position and pass a five‐hour written exam that consists of 160 multiple‐ Quality (ASQ) applied technologies include, but are not limited to, development and operation of choice questions that measures the comprehension of the Body of Knowledge quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, (Management and Leadership, The Quality System, Product and Process Design, 392 the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper Product and Process Control, Continuous Improvement, and Quantitative Methods quality control practices, an understanding of human factors and motivation, facility and Tools). with quality cost concepts and techniques, and the knowledge and ability to develop and administer management information systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Quality Improvement Associate AMSFQ006 The Certified Quality Improvement Associate has a basic knowledge of quality tools Two years of work experience or an associate degree and pass a three‐hour written American Society for www.asq.org 393 ‐ CQIA and their uses and is involved in quality improvement projects. exam that consists of 100 multiple‐choice questions that measure the comprehension Quality (ASQ) of the Body of Knowledge (Quality Basics, Teams, and Continuous Improvement).

Quality Inspector ‐ CQI AMSFQ007 Two years of on‐the‐job experience in mechanical inspection or a related field; a high American Society for www.asq.org The Certified Quality Inspector, in support of and under the direction of quality school diploma or GED, or an additional three years of related on‐the‐job experience. Quality (ASQ) engineers, supervisors, or technicians, evaluates hardware documentation, performs 394 Pass a four‐hour written exam that consists of 100 multiple‐choice questions that laboratory procedures, inspects products, measures process performance, records measure the comprehension of the Body of Knowledge (Technical Mathematics, data and prepares formal reports. Metrology, Inspection and Test and Quality Assurance). Two years of work experience or an associate degree and pass a four‐hour written Quality Process Analyst ‐ CQPA AMSFQ008 The Certified Quality Process Analyst is a paraprofessional, in support of and under American Society for www.asq.org exam that consists of 100 multiple‐choice questions that measure the comprehension 395 the direction of quality engineers or supervisors, analyzes and solves quality problems Quality (ASQ) of the Body of Knowledge (Quality Basics, Problem Solving and Improvement, Data and is involved in quality improvement projects. Analysis, and Customer‐Supplier Relations). Quality Technician ‐ CQT AMSFQ009 The Certified Quality Technician is a paraprofessional, in support of and under the At least four years of higher education and/or work experience and pass a four‐hour American Society for www.asq.org direction of quality engineers or supervisors, analyzes and solves quality problems, written exam that consists of 100 multiple‐choice questions that measure the Quality (ASQ) prepares inspection plans and instructions, selects sampling plan applications, comprehension of the Body of Knowledge (Quality Concepts and Tools, Statistical prepares procedures, trains inspectors, performs audits, analyzes quality costs and Techniques, Metrology and Calibration, Inspection and Test, Quality Audits, and 396 other quality data, and applies fundamental statistical methods for process control. Preventive and Corrective Action).

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QuickBooks Certified User INTUT001 The QuickBooks Certified User Program is designed for people who use QuickBooks in The QuickBooks Certified User program certification requirements include: Intuit www.realworldtraining.com their day‐to‐day job. This includes bookkeepers, office managers and owners. The Completing a 2‐day Mastering QuickBooks live class offered by Real World Training. program is intended to broaden, deepen and verify your knowledge of QuickBooks Passing the exam which is 50 multiple choice questions, on‐line Certification Exam. To Financial Software (Pro, Premier, and Enterprise editions) through training and pass the exam you must receive a score of 80% or higher. If you receive a score lower testing. than 70%, you can retake the test with the same link in the email two more times before you need to purchase another test.

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Radar Electronics Technician ETAIN007 Radar electronics technicians are expected to obtain knowledge of radar basics and A technician with two or more years of combined work and electronics training may Electronics Technician www.eta‐i.org (RAD) concepts which are applicable to all of the various types of avionics, maritime and apply for the Journeyman exam. To be a fully Certified Electronics Technician, an Association land Radar systems. entire certification exam must be passed, which consists of the Associate level exam, plus one of the specialized Journeyman options. This exam deals with advanced 398 practice and theory applicable to the electronics specialty selected. The Journeyman level exam is a two hour exam and the applicant must score at least 75% on both the Associate and the Journeyman exams to pass. A technician who has a valid Associate certification will be required to write only the Journeyman option. RECF Pre‐Engineering RECFN001 The REC Foundation Pre‐Engineering certification is designed to introduce students to Students are expected to have at least 150 hours of pre‐engineering classroom Robotics Education and www.roboticseducation.org Certification the exciting world of engineering or engineering technology‐related fields. The learning experience before taking the exam for this certification. Students must take Competition Foundation attainment of this certification will identify students who possess the knowledge and the Fundamentals of Engineering plus a minimum of any two out of the eight experience needed for today’s engineering workforce. engineering modules in order to receive the RECF Pre‐Engineering Certification. The 399 eight engineering modules are Mechanical, Computer Science and Engineering (Programming), Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace, Civil, Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Technology. They must average a score of 80% across all the modules and any modules with a score less than 70% must be retaken. There is no limit to how many modules a student may take for area emphasis beyond the two required. RECF Robotics Certification RECFN002 The REC Foundation Robotics certification is designed to introduce students to the Students are expected to have at least 150 hours of robotics classroom learning Robotics Education and www.roboticseducation.org technology field that deals with the design, construction, operation, development and experience before taking the exam for this certification. Students must take the Competition Foundation application of robots and computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and Fundamentals of Engineering plus three engineering modules in order to receive the 400 information processing. The attainment of this certification will identify students who RECF Robotics Certification. The three required engineering modules are Mechanical, possess the knowledge and experience needed for today’s robotics workforce. Computer Science and Engineering (Programming) and Electrical. They must average a score of 80% across all the modules and any modules with a score less than 70% t b tk Registered Abdominal and NCMDA001 A Registered Abdominal and Vascular Specialist (RAVS) certification is designed to Candidates for the RAVS Certification will be evaluated in a two part exam: theory National Certification www.ncmanow.org Vascular Specialist (RAVS) assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders affecting the cardiovascular and knowledge and clinical skills. Students taking the theory part of the exam must score Medical Association abdominal structure. RAVS are trained to evaluate pulses and assess blood flow in an average of 76% or better. The clinical portion of the exam is either a pass or fail. arteries and veins by listening to the vascular flow sounds for abnormalities, ensure Candidates must pass both sections of the exam before certification will is issued. the appropriate vascular test has been ordered, and to perform a noninvasive Candidates must also complete full training in CPR/BLS, AED, First Aid‐ Adult/ Infant procedure using ultrasound instruments to record vascular information such as either through American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Cards must be 401 vascular blood flow, blood pressure, cerebral circulation, peripheral circulation, and provided. In addition, a minimum of two or more years of work experience in the abdominal circulation. allied health field for which he/she is applying is required. RAVS must be able to distinguish sonographic appearances, measurements, instrumentations, basic cardiac interpretations, EKG's peripheral venous/arterial studies. RAVS should be able to identify abdominal aortic aneurysm, aortic enlargement, branches that supply the interior extremities and upper extremities. Registered Cardiac CCINT002 Registered Cardiac Sonographers (RCS) specialize in echocardiography. The one part A graduate of a NONCAAHEP accredited Non‐Invasive Echocardiography educational Cardiovascular www.cci‐online.org Sonographer (RCS) exam for this certification covers: Patient Management and Clinical Medicine, program which has a minimum of one (1) year of specialty training and includes a Credentialing International 402 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular minimum of 800 clinical hours in the echocardiography laboratory. Disease/Therapeutic Measures, Two‐Dimensional and M‐mode Echocardiography, Cardiac Doppler and Color Flow Echocardiography, Advanced Techniques in Echocardiography and other Non invasive Modalities

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Registered Clinical Massage NCMDA002 A Registered Clinical Massage Therapist (RCMT) certification offers a well‐trained Candidates for the RCMT Certification will be evaluated in a two part exam: theory National Certification www.ncmanow.org Therapist (RCMT) perceptive professional in the science of healing through direct contact by way of knowledge and clinical skills. Students taking the theory part of the exam must score Medical Association hands, therapeutic skills, and techniques. an average of 76% or better. The clinical portion of the exam is either a pass or fail. Candidates must pass both sections of the exam before certification is issued. Candidates must also complete full training in CPR/BLS, AED, First Aid‐ Adult/ Infant 403 either through American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Cards must be provided. RCMT must be proficient in anatomy "muscular system", physiology, neurology, lymphatic drainage, skeletal system, kinesiology, vital signs, BLS, ethics, and laws. Note: The RCMT Certification is note a licensure. For licensing requirements students must check with Florida’s licensing board or agency to find out about licensing requirements. Registered Clinical Medical NCMDA003 A Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist (RCMA) certification is designed to Candidates for the RCMA Certification will be evaluated in a two part exam: theory National Certification www.ncmanow.org Assistant Specialist (RCMAS) provide assistance in the medical office, clinic and hospital settings. The RCMA is knowledge and clinical skills. Students taking the theory part of the exam must score Medical Association trained to perform administrative and/or clinical tasks to support the work of an average of 76% or better. The clinical portion of the exam is either a pass or fail. physicians and other health professional. Candidates must pass both sections of the exam before certification is issued. Candidates must also complete full training in CPR/BLS, AED, First Aid‐ Adult/ Infant 404 either through American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Cards must be provided. RCMA should master the following task; medical records management, insurance processing, coding and billing, management of practice finances, information processing, and fundamental office management tasks. A medical administrative specialist is very familiar with clinical and technical concepts required to coordinate administrative office functions in the healthcare setting. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac ARDMS001 The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) promotes quality To be eligible for a RCDS credential applicants must meet specific educational and American Registry of www.ardms.org Sonographer (RDCS) care and patient safety through the certification and continuing competency of professional experience requirements before an applicant can take an ARDMS Diagnostic Medical ultrasound professionals. The RDCS credential offers a Physics Examination: examination. ARDMS currently offers ten (10) prerequisites under which to apply for Sonographers (ARDMS) Sonography Principles and Instrumentation and three specialty area examinations: an ARDMS examination. First‐time applicants must select a prerequisite under which Adult Echocardiography, Fetal Echocardiography, and Pediatric Echocardiography. they want to apply for an ARDMS specialty examination and/or the Sonography 405 Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination. Each prerequisite requires (1) the appropriate educational background, (2) necessary clinical ultrasound or vascular experience and (3) required documentation that must be submitted with the application. All three components of the prerequisite must be met before an application can be approved. Registered Diagnostic Medical ARDMS002 Diagnostic medical sonographers, also known as ultrasonographers, use special To be eligible for a RDMS credential applicants must meet specific educational and American Registry of www.ardms.org Sonographer (RDMS) equipment to direct nonionizing, high frequency sound waves into areas of the professional experience requirements before an applicant can take an ARDMS Diagnostic Medical patient’s body. Sonographers operate the equipment, which collects reflected echoes examination. ARDMS currently offers ten (10) prerequisites under which to apply for Sonographers (ARDMS) and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for an ARDMS examination. First‐time applicants must select a prerequisite under which interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. This certification covers the following they want to apply for an ARDMS specialty examination and/or the Sonography 406 areas: Physics Examination: Sonography Principles and Instrumentation and five Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination. Each prerequisite requires (1) the specialty examinations: Abdomen, Breast, Fetal Echocardiography, Neurosonology, appropriate educational background, (2) necessary clinical ultrasound or vascular and Obstetrics and Gynecology. experience and (3) required documentation that must be submitted with the application. All three components of the prerequisite must be met before an application can be approved. Registered Electrocardiography NCMDA004 A Registered EKG Specialist (RES) certification is designed to provide students with Candidates for the RES Certification will be evaluated in a two part exam: theory National Certification www.ncmanow.org 407 Specialist (RES) skills necessary for entry‐level employment as a health‐ care professional. It teaches knowledge and clinical skills. Students taking the theory part of the exam must score Medical Association students how to conduct tests of the cardiovascular system in order to identify a average of 76% or better. The clinical portion of the exam is either a pass or fail. electrical conduction rhythm concerning the pumping and circulation of blood by the Candidates must pass both sections of the exam before certification is issued RES Registered Health Information AHIMA009 RHITs are health information technicians who ensure the quality of medical records Candidates must meet one of the following eligibility requirements for the RHIT American Health www.ahima.org Technician (RHIT) by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. examination: Have successfully met the academic requirements of a health Information Management 408 They may also use computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data for information management (HIM) program at the associate degree level accredited by Association the purpose of improving patient care or controlling costs. The RHITs often specialize the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Registered Medical Assistant AMEDT004 Medical assistants are able to advance to office manager or a variety of Applicants must be a graduate of, or scheduled to graduate from: a medical assistant American Medical www.americanmedtech.org (RMA) administrative duties and may teach medical assisting courses after a number of program that holds programmatic accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Technologists (AMT) years of experience. Some medical assistants return to school for more education to Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health become nurses, medical laboratory technicians, medical technologists or enter into Education Programs (CAAHEP); a medical assistant program in a post‐secondary other health related occupations. school or college that has institutional accreditation by a Regional Accrediting Commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education, which program includes a minimum of 720 clock‐hours (or 409 equivalent) of training in Medical Assisting skills (including a clinical externship); or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces. Or the applicant must have been employed in the profession of Medical Assisting for a minimum of five (5) years. Or the applicant has passed a generalist medical assistant certification examination offered by another medical assisting certification body (provided that exam has been approved for this purpose by the AMT Board of Directors) and who have been working in the medical assisting field for the past three out of five years and who have met all other AMT training and experience requirements (no further examination required) Registered Phlebotomy AMEDT005 A Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomist) is an integral member of the medical Successfully completed an acceptable phlebotomy training program which includes at American Medical www.americanmedtech.org Technician (RPT) laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from least 120 hours of didactic instruction and 120 hours of clinical practicum. Completed Technologists (AMT) patients by venipuncture or microtechniques. The Phlebotomy Technician facilitates at least 1,040 hours of acceptable work experience as a phlebotomy technician within 410 the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens, and is often the patient’s the past three (3) years; this to include venipunctures, skin punctures, specimen only contact with the medical laboratory. The need to assure quality and patient processing, communication skills, and clerical duties. The AMT Board of Directors has safety mandates strict professional behavior and standards of practice for further determined that applicants who have passed a phlebotomist examination Phlebotomists. which has been for the purpose of state licensure shall be eligible for RPT (AMT) tifi ti

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Registered Surgical NCMDA005 The Registered Surgical Technologist (RST) certification is designed to provide Candidates for the RST Certification will be evaluated in a two part exam: theory National Certification www.ncmanow.org Technologist (RST) students with the high level of knowledge needed to assist the surgeon during knowledge and clinical skills. Students taking the theory part of the exam must score Medical Association surgical procedures by familiarizing him/herself with the operation being an 76% or better. The clinical portion of the exam is either a pass or fail. Candidates performed, the preparation and facilitation of the surgery in a timely manner. must pass both sections of the exam before certification is issued. As part of the competencies the RST must be familiar the operating room, wide knowledge of creating a sterile field and preventing transmission of diseases, ensuring patient's 411 safety in the operating room, knowledge in preventing and minimizing occupational hazard for him or herself and the other members of the multi‐disciplinary team, basic knowledge and understanding of the surgical instruments, basic understanding of the human body anatomy, including, but not limited to tissues and organs, wide knowledge and understanding of hand decontamination and preparation in order to minimize surgical infections as well as maintaining the sterile field. Registered Technologist ‐ AMRRT005 Employers, state licensing agencies, and federal regulators look at the ARRT Candidates pursuing primary pathway certification in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine American Registry of www.arrt.org Quality Management (RT) credential as an indicator that a person has met a recognized national standard for Technology, Radiation Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Sonography must Radiologic Technologists medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy professionals. have — within the past five years — successfully completed an educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT. Beginning on January 1, 412 2015, all candidates for primary pathway certification must have earned an academic degree before becoming certified. As part of their education, candidates must also demonstrate competency in didactic coursework and an ARRT‐specified list of clinical procedures by completing competency requirements established for the discipline in which they are seeking certification. Reliability Engineer ‐ CRE AMSFQ010 The Certified Reliability Engineer is a professional who understands the principles of Eight years of on‐the‐job experience with a minimum of three years in a decision‐ American Society for www.asq.org performance evaluation and prediction to improve product/systems safety, reliability making position and pass a four‐hour written exam that consists of 150 multiple‐ Quality (ASQ) and maintainability. choice questions that measures the comprehension of the Body of Knowledge 413 (Reliability Management, Probability and Statistics for Reliability, Reliability in Design and Development, Reliability Modeling and Predictions, Reliability Testing, Maintainability and Availability, and Data Collection and Use). Residential Accredited NATAR001 An RAA is a highly trained professional who demonstrates comprehensive skills and An Institute Affiliate member must be a designee of one of the five National National Association of www.realtor.org Appraiser (RAA) knowledge of agriculturally based property; possesses education and experience in Association of Realtors (NAR) affiliates. State Certified Residential or General Realtors establishing value of agricultural and rural properties; adheres to the requirements of Appraiser for RAA designation. A minimum of 1,000 hours experience in addition to 414 the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (US PAP); and understands the experience required to obtain state certification. Tested education: 45 hours (for highly improved and complex properties. the RAA) of tested course work in addition to the Appraiser Qualification Board's education requirement at the time of certification. S.P.A.C.E. Geospatial ENGES001 The SPACE Certification is based on assessing an individual's user‐level geospatial The S.P.A.C.E. Geospatial Certification exam requires candidates to complete a Enterprise for Innovative www.digitalquest.com/certification.html Certification foundation. Geospatial technology is spread throughout many industries and high‐ practical evaluation of map layouts using course software, and an assessment based Geospatial Solutions growth job categories ‐ becoming an essential skill set in many industries. The SPACE on GIS concepts and tools, as well as career cluster specific questions. Candidates certification is a means to qualify student proficiency in geospatial skills and should have knowledge of GIS/RS concepts, introduction to GIS tools and processes, application of those skills to a particular career path. extended tools in surface analysis, and career focus specific GIS knowledge. The eight career focus pathways that candidates may specialize in are: Agriculture, food, and natural resources 415 Green and Sustainability Health Science Homeland Security Law and Public Safety Marketing STEM Transportation and Logistics

Safety Trained Supervisor in CCHES002 The STS certification is intended for managers, first‐line construction supervisors, Individuals must have two years of experience in any industry or in the industry Board of Certified Safety www.bcsp.org Construction (STS superintendents, foremen, crew chiefs, and craftsmen who have a responsibility to related to the version of the STS examination to be taken; have completed 30 hours ofProfessionals (BCSP) 416 Construction) maintain safe conditions and practices on construction job sites. formal safety training through a single course or multiple training courses; and must pass a Safety Trained Supervisor examination (examination contains 100 multiple‐ choice questions and candidates have two hours to complete it). Siemens (Level I ) Mechatronic SIEME001 The Mechatronic Systems Assistant certification is the first of three certifications in a Level 1 (Assistant) Certification consists of four standardized courses‐ Electrical SIEMENS AG www.siemens‐certifications.com Systems Assistant series. A Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant functions as a well‐ Components; Mechanical Components and Electrical Drives; (Electro)Pneumatic and grounded machine operator in a complex system, with responsibility for efficient Hydraulic Control Circuits; and Digital Fundamentals and PLCs‐ designed to be operation of the equipment with minimal down‐times. Normally a Siemens Certified integrated within a college curriculum or to be implemented as continuing education. 417 Mechatronic Systems Assistant would carry out their work at plant assembly sites, Each course consists of roughly 64 hours of classroom instruction with additional workshops or in connections with service operation which utilize complex laboratory work on a physical system located at the training institution, on PC and mechatronic systems. web‐based simulations, etc. After the four courses have been successfully completed the student must pass the final examination. Six Sigma Black Belt ‐ CSSBB AMSFQ011 The Certified Six Sigma Black Belt is a professional who can explain Six Sigma Requires two completed projects with signed affidavits or one completed project with American Society for www.asq.org philosophies and principles, including supporting systems and tools. A Black Belt signed affidavit and three years of work experience. Pass a four‐hour written exam Quality (ASQ) should demonstrate team leadership, understand team dynamics and assign team that consists of 150 multiple‐choice questions that measure the comprehension of the 418 member roles and responsibilities. Body of Knowledge (Enterprise‐Wide Deployment, Organizational Process Management and Measures, Team Management, Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control, and Design for Six Sigma(DFSS) Frameworks and Methodologies). Six Sigma Green Belt ‐ CSSGB AMSFQ012 The Six Sigma Green Belt operates in support of or under the supervision of a Six Three years of work experience and pass a four‐hour written exam that consists of American Society for www.asq.org Sigma Black Belt, analyzes and solves quality problems and is involved in quality 100 multiple choice questions that measure the comprehension of the Body of Quality (ASQ) 419 improvement projects. Knowledge (Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization, Six Sigma ‐ Define, Six Sigma‐ Measure, Six Sigma‐Analyze, and Six Sigma ‐ Improve & Control).

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SMEI Certified Professional SAMEI001 The (SMEI) Certified Professional Salesperson program is ideal for professionals who Individuals must be employed in a sales position or owner/operator of a company Sales & Marketing www.smei.org Salesperson (SCPS) are employed as sales representatives, account managers, distributor representatives with sales responsibilities; pass an online sales certification and marketing exam to Executives International, 420 and business development personnel. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core competencies in the following Inc. areas: Foundation Skill, Planning, Executing and Ethics.

Software Quality Engineer ‐ AMSFQ013 The Certified Software Quality Engineer understands software quality development Must have eight years of on‐the‐job experience in one or more of the areas of the American Society for www.asq.org CSQE and implementation, software inspection, testing, verification and validation; and Certified Software Quality Engineer Body of Knowledge. A minimum of three years of Quality (ASQ) implements software development and maintenance processes and methods. this experience must be in a decision‐making position. If an individual has completed a degree from a college, university or technical school with accreditation accepted by 421 ASQ, part of the eight‐year experience requirement will be waived, as follows (only one of these waivers may be claimed): Diploma from a technical or trade school–one year will be waived, Associate degree–two years waived, Bachelor's degree–four years waived, and Master's or doctorate‐ five years waived. Support Center Manager HLPDI006 This certification verifies that the support center manager possesses the knowledge The three‐day exam consists of 65 multiple choice questions and must be completed Help Desk Institute (HDI) www.thinkhdi.com 422 of best and common practices necessary to successfully manage the operational and in 75 minutes. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass a certification exam, tactical components of a support organization while strategically aligning with the unless otherwise published. needs of the business Systems Security Certified IISSC002 The System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) is for those working towards The SSCP certification is open to all candidates with as little as one year experience. International Information www.isc2.org Practitioner (SSCP) positions such as Network Security Engineers, Security Systems Analysts, or Security Passing score of 700 points or greater. Systems Security 423 Administrators. The SSCP consists of the following seven domains: Access Controls, Certification Consortium, Security Operations and Administration, Monitoring and Analysis, Risk, Response and Inc. Recovery, Cryptography, Networks and Communications, and Malicious Code and Activity Truss Technician Training STBCA001 TTT Level I is an introduction for wood truss design technicians, estimators, and You become TTT Certified by taking the TTT Certification Exam and scoring at least a Structural Building www.sbcindustry.com Levels 1, 2, 3 (bundled) salespeople to acquire the design and engineering fundamentals of metal plate 65% grade. There is a TTT Certification Exam for each of the three levels of TTT Components Association connected trusses. Students will be expected to perform calculations, solve problems, training. To be eligible for the TTT Level 1 Exam requires completion of a Level 1 Class. review presentations, and respond to interactive quiz questions interspersed To be eligible for the TTT Level 2 exam requires completion of a Level 2 class and throughout the sections. Level II covers advanced concepts for math and load Level 1 certification. To be eligible for the TTT Level 3 exam requires completion of a development for live, dead, snow, rain and wind loads. Students review truss industry Level 3 class and Level 1 and 2 certification. referenced standards like ANSI/TPI 1, ASCE‐7 Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, and the National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction. Students perform calculations, solve problems, review presentations, and respond to 424 interactive quiz questions interspersed throughout the sections. TTT Level III provides discussion and background of current technical issues. Each presentation is developed by a different industry professional and examines specific technical design considerations. Participants will elevate their understanding of this highly specialized industry and receive answers to unresolved technical questions. Topics cover fundamental/theoretical design considerations and then how to apply these in the real world, the business risk associated with designing trusses, serviceability issues, understanding and applying the building code to expand your business, and finally some industry issues we face and how to best tackle these in the marketplace. Y Water Treatment Plant FLDEP004 Florida Statutes require anyone who operates a drinking water treatment plant or a To be eligible for operator licensing examinations the applicant must meet the FL Dept. of Environmental www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wff/ocp/ Operator Level A domestic wastewater treatment plant in Florida to be licensed by the Department of following criteria: have a high school diploma or its equivalent; and have successfully Protection Environmental Protection. Students complete competencies listed in the FL‐DEP completed a required training course for the classification and level of the Water Treatment Plant Operators to include: overall water treatment process, examination to be taken no more than five years before the examination. 425 scientific concepts, chemical, biological, and physical constituents of water, Examinations are composed of four levels Operators ‐ Class A, Class B, Class C, and regulations, pumping & basic hydraulics, and aeration, flocculation, sedimentation, Class D. The examination time allocated is three hours for class A, B, and C; 100 filtration, water‐softening, stabilization, corrosion, disinfection, chemical removal, questions. All exams are composed of multiple choice questions and the minimum demineralization, and fluoridation processes. passing score is 70%. Y Water Treatment Plant FLDEP005 Florida Statutes require anyone who operates a drinking water treatment plant or a To be eligible for operator licensing examinations the applicant must meet the FL Dept. of Environmental www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wff/ocp/ Operator Level B domestic wastewater treatment plant in Florida to be licensed by the Department of following criteria: have a high school diploma or its equivalent; and have successfully Protection Environmental Protection. Students complete competencies listed in the FL‐DEP completed a required training course for the classification and level of the Water Treatment Plant Operators to include: overall water treatment process, examination to be taken no more than five years before the examination. 426 scientific concepts, chemical, biological, and physical constituents of water, Examinations are composed of four levels Operators ‐ Class A, Class B, Class C, and regulations, pumping & basic hydraulics, and aeration, flocculation, sedimentation, Class D. The examination time allocated is three hours for class A, B, and C; 100 filtration, water‐softening, stabilization, corrosion, disinfection, chemical removal, questions. All exams are composed of multiple choice questions and the minimum demineralization, and fluoridation processes. passing score is 70%. Y Water Treatment Plant FLDEP006 Florida Statutes require anyone who operates a drinking water treatment plant or a To be eligible for operator licensing examinations the applicant must meet the FL Dept. of Environmental www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wff/ocp/ Operator Level C domestic wastewater treatment plant in Florida to be licensed by the Department of following criteria: have a high school diploma or its equivalent; and have successfully Protection Environmental Protection. Students complete competencies listed in the FL‐DEP completed a required training course for the classification and level of the Water Treatment Plant Operators to include: overall water treatment process, examination to be taken no more than five years before the examination. 427 scientific concepts, chemical, biological, and physical constituents of water, Examinations are composed of four levels Operators ‐ Class A, Class B, Class C, and regulations, pumping & basic hydraulics, and aeration, flocculation, sedimentation, Class D. The examination time allocated is three hours for class A, B, and C; 100 filtration, water‐softening, stabilization, corrosion, disinfection, chemical removal, questions. All exams are composed of multiple choice questions and the minimum demineralization, and fluoridation processes. passing score is 70%. Y Water Treatment Plant FLDEP007 Florida Statutes require anyone who operates a drinking water treatment plant or a To be eligible for operator licensing examinations the applicant must meet the FL Dept. of Environmental www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wff/ocp/ Operator Level D domestic wastewater treatment plant in Florida to be licensed by the Department of following criteria: have a high school diploma or its equivalent; and have successfully Protection Environmental Protection. Students complete competencies listed in the FL‐DEP completed a required training course for the classification and level of the Water Treatment Plant Operators to include: overall water treatment process, examination to be taken no more than five years before the examination. 428 scientific concepts, chemical, biological, and physical constituents of water, Examinations are composed of four levels Operators ‐ Class A, Class B, Class C, and regulations, pumping & basic hydraulics, and aeration, flocculation, sedimentation, Class D. The examination time allocated is two hours for class D; 50 questions. All filtration, water‐softening, stabilization, corrosion, disinfection, chemical removal, exams are composed of multiple choice questions and the minimum passing score is demineralization, and fluoridation processes. 70%.

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